CLEAN : Firefighters race to protect giant sequoias in California fires

The video discusses the impact of fire on trees, particularly giant sequoias, and the measures taken to protect them. It explains how pretreatment by crews helps safeguard these trees and highlights the unique role of fire in sequoia seed dispersal. The resilience of sequoias to fire is emphasized, noting their historical exposure to fires. The video also covers firefighting efforts, including water drops and tree assessments, to mitigate fire damage.

What was one of the key strategies used to protect the giant sequoias from the fire?

• Using chemical fire retardants

• Limbing up trees and removing dead ones

• Building a wall around the forest

• Watering the trees regularly

Why do giant sequoias need fire to reproduce?

• Fire provides nutrients to the soil

• Fire scares away predators

• Fire releases their seeds

• Fire helps in pollination

What is the size of a giant sequoia seed?

• The size of a pinhead

• As big as a walnut

• As large as a grape

• The size of a pebble

What was the condition of the trees as of the morning after the fire?

• Half of the trees were damaged

• Only one tree had significant burn

• All trees were unaffected

• All trees were destroyed

What role do firefighters and regional advisors play after a fire?

• They build new roads

• They assess and manage the affected areas

• They conduct wildlife surveys

• They plant new trees