Yosemite Wildfire Threatens Grove Of Iconic Sequoia Trees

A fire broke out on Thursday, threatening the largest grove of giant sequoias in Yosemite's Mariposa Grove. This led to evacuations and the closure of the area. By the following morning, over 700 acres of woodland had been burned. Mariposa Grove is home to approximately 500 mature giant sequoias.

What natural feature is being threatened by the fire?

• A river

• A desert

• A mountain

• A grove of giant sequoias

What action was taken in response to the fire?

• Planting more trees

• Evacuating and closing Mariposa Grove

• Building a dam

• Starting a controlled burn

Where is Mariposa Grove located?

• Western Yosemite

• Southern Yosemite

• Eastern Yosemite

• Northern Yosemite

How many acres of woodland had been affected by the fire by the morning?

• 1000 acres

• 200 acres

• 700 acres

• 500 acres

Approximately how many mature giant sequoias are in Mariposa Grove?

• 500

• 600

• 400

• 300