Hazards - "The Beast" (The Alberta Wildfire)

Question 1

A lack of ______ ________ and an early spring snow melt as well as warmer than average temperatures had dried out the ground.

Answer 1

A lack of winter snowfall and an early spring snow melt as well as warmer than average temperatures had dried out the ground.

Question 2

Following the start of the fire at the beginning of May, temperatures
exceeded __°C and winds increased.

Answer 2

Following the start of the fire at the beginning of May, temperatures
exceeded 30°C and winds increased.

Question 3

The Alberta government supported evacuees by providing them with CAN$1____ per adult and CAN$___ per dependant to hep cover living expenses.

Answer 3

The Alberta government supported evacuees by providing them with CAN$1250 per adult and CAN$500 per dependant to hep cover living expenses.

Question 4

In ________, an online registry supported by local government and business organisations was created to help evacuees find accommodation with
many landlords reducing rates for evacuees.

Answer 4

In Edmonton, an online registry supported by local government and business organisations was created to help evacuees find accommodation with
many landlords reducing rates for evacuees.

Question 5

At the end of June ____ a benefit concert ,‘Fire Aid’, took place in Edmonton to raise money for those affected by the disaster.

Answer 5

At the end of June 2016 a benefit concert ,‘Fire Aid’, took place in Edmonton to raise money for those affected by the disaster.

Question 6

90, 000 residents of Fort McMurray (the entire city) were evacuated

Answer 6

_____ residents of Fort McMurray (the entire city) were evacuated

Question 7

____ homes and businesses were destroyed

Answer 7

2400 homes and businesses were destroyed

Question 8

The ______ forest ecosystem was severely affected due to scorched soil and burned tree roots

Answer 8

The boreal forest ecosystem was severely affected due to scorched soil and burned tree roots