Weather Safety - Wildfires

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	Which of the following is a common cause of wildfire?
A.Lightning Incorrect! Keep Going^® B.Human error Incorrect! Keep Going^® C.Arson Incorrect! Keep Going^® D.All of the above Correct! Some of the most common causes of forest fires include lightning, human errors and arson; however, heat waves, droughts, and climate changes such as El Nino can also have a dramatic effect on the risk of wildfires
	True or False: If you see a wildfire, you should call 9-1-1.
A.True Correct! If you see a wildfire, call 9-1-1, don't assume that someone else has already reported the fire B.False Incorrect! Keep Going^®
	Which of the following is NOT a secondary effect of wildfires?
A.Erosion Incorrect! Keep Going^® B.Landslides Incorrect! Keep Going^® C.Changes in water quality Incorrect! Keep Going^® D.Blizzard Correct! The secondary effects of wildfires are often more disastrous than the fire itself, and may include erosion, landslides, the introduction of invasive species, and changes in water quality
	Which of the following causes more wildfires?
A.Lightning and natural causes Incorrect! Keep Going^® B.People Correct! More than four out of every five wildfires are caused by people
	Which of the following should you NOT do when evacuating your home during a wildfire?
A.Evacuate family members and pets Incorrect! Keep Going^® B.Close inside doors Incorrect! Keep Going^® C.Lock outside doors and windows Correct! Leave doors and windows closed, but unlocked in the event fire fighters need to get into your home quickly to fight fire D.Shut off gas Incorrect! Keep Going^®

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