Wildfire

The video explains wildfires, their causes, and types, such as forest and brush fires. It discusses the ecological roles of fires in certain ecosystems and the impact of weather and topography on fire behavior. The video also covers prescribed burns as a method to manage vegetation and reduce wildfire risks, emphasizing the importance of understanding fire-adapted ecosystems and preventing human negligence.

What is the term used for a large, disastrous forest fire?

• Conflagration

• Brush fire

• Spruce fire

• Wildfire

Which type of forest is mentioned as being fire-adapted and burns every 60 to 150 years?

• Tropical rainforest

• Deciduous forest

• Mangrove forest

• Boreal forest

What natural phenomenon is often a catalyst for fires in brush and scrublands?

• Earthquakes

• Volcanic eruptions

• Floods

• Lightning strikes

Which weather condition is described as a serious hazard that can dry out vegetation, making it fuel for fires?

• Hailstorm

• Drought

• Snowfall

• Fog

What is the purpose of prescribed burns?

• To create new forests

• To decrease fuel vegetation and support fire-adapted ecosystems

• To eliminate all types of fires

• To increase the amount of vegetation