Section 4 Fire And Fire Safety

Question 1

Understanding Fire

Answer 1

• combustion = a rapid reaction between oxygen and a fuel
• fuel= is a material that releases energy when it burns

Common fuels used are= oil, wood, gasoline, natural gas, and paper

When fuels don’t burn completely products such as smoke and poisonous gases may be produced

Question 2

The Fire Triangle

Answer 2

Three things necessary to start and maintain a fire are fuel, oxygen, and heat

Fire triangle= fuel , heat, oxygen

Question 3

Controlling Fire

Answer 3

Firefighters use huge amounts of water to put out a fire

Without heat the combustion won’t continue because there is not enough energy

Question 4

Home Fire Safety

Answer 4

If you know how to prevent fires in your home and what to do if a fire starts, you are better prepared to take action

Question 5

Fighting Fires

Answer 5

Baking soda can burn a fire out

Use the lid to a sauce pan