Everglades National Park - Boy Scout Camp Prescribed Fire

Everglades National Park - Boy Scout Camp Prescribed Fire

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Biology, Other

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Wayground Content

FREE Resource

The video covers a controlled burn at the Boy Scout Campground, led by burn boss Jack. It details the objectives, including firefighter safety and ecosystem management, and describes the execution and monitoring of the fire. Community involvement and educational opportunities are highlighted, with reflections on the burn's success and future monitoring plans.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the burn boss for the Boy Scout Campground burn?

Jack

Lucas

Pat

Jen

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of the test fire?

To entertain the Boy Scouts

To assess fire behavior and ensure objectives are met

To clear the campground

To create a smoke screen

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the primary objectives of the prescribed burn?

To increase the number of campfires

To reduce fine fuels and maintain habitat diversity

To increase the number of visitors

To build new camping facilities

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the northeast wind preferred during the burn?

To reduce the temperature

To increase the fire's intensity

To make the fire more visible

To keep smoke from impacting the road

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge did the team face with the Brazilian pepper?

It was difficult to ignite

It increased the fire's intensity

It caused the fire to spread too quickly

It stopped the fire from spreading

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of the volunteer camp caretaker?

To educate visitors about the burn

To organize camping events

To oversee the controlled burn

To manage the camp's finances

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected outcome of the burn in terms of vegetation?

Complete destruction of all plant life

A 50 to 75% mosaic pattern of burned areas

No change in vegetation

Increase in hardwood species

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