Geography - Hazards - Fires in Nature

Question 1

types of fires in nature

Answer 1

wildfires

Question 2

conditions for wildfires

Answer 2

fuel, oxygen and a heat source

Question 3

vegetation type

Answer 3

dead dry leaves and shrubs

Question 4

fuel characteristics

Answer 4

plant material including dead leaves, shrubs and trees

Question 5

natural causes of fires

Answer 5

lightning
spontaneous combustion of dry fuel i.e. leaves
volcanic eruptions

Question 6

human causes of fires

Answer 6

smoking

campfires left unattended

Question 7

primary impacts

Answer 7

loss of life and injury
destruction of property and possessions
loss of vegetation and crops
smoke

Question 8

secondary impacts

Answer 8

homelessness
health problems
loss of animal habitats
increased soil erosion

Question 9

prevention

Answer 9

remove dead leaves and branches in areas prone
controlled burning to remove fuel
education to reduce numbers of human cause WF

Question 10

preparedness

Answer 10

firefighters spray the area with water and foam
organise air drops
back burning - areas ahead of fires to remove fuel supply