Human Activites contribute to the frequency & magnitude of natural disasters Flashcards
1
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What is Fire-Stick Burning?
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Fire-stick farming, also known as cultural burning and cool burning, is the practice of Aboriginal Australians regularly using fire to burn vegetation, which has been practised for thousands of years.
2
Q
Fire needs 3 things to start:
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1) Oxygen
2) Heat
3) Fuel
3
Q
Common causes of a BUSHFIRE:
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-Lightning strikes
-Arching of overhead power cables.
-Arson
-NEGLIGENCE i.e: throwing away a lit cigarette or match.
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