In California, between 2001 and 2009, what was the largest cause of wildfires?

Question 2

Current U.S. Forest Service policy is to:
   a. aggressively fight wildfires
   b. prevent all fires
   c. set controlled fires intentionally
   d. allow wildfires to burn, even in areas near buildings
   e. increase forest densities through planting programs

Question 3

The most dangerous part of the day for firefighting is _____, when weather is hottest and winds often blow the fire in unpredictable directions.
   a. between midnight and dawn
   b. early morning
   c. mid-morning
   d. midday
   e. late afternoon

Question 4

What distance of space cleared of any fuels around a house is recommended?
   a. 5 m
   b. 10 m
   c. 30 m
   d. 50 m
   e. It depends on the ground vegetation nearby

Question 5

What is NOT a primary consideration in establishing fire risk for an area?
   a. temperature
   b. vegetation
   c. the amount of available firefighting resources
   d. topography
   e. weather patterns

Question 6

Specially-designed fire shelters provide firefighters with limited protection for what length of time under moderate fire conditions?
   a. 10 minutes
   b. 15 minutes
   c. 20 minutes
   d. 30 minutes
   e. about an hour

Question 7

Which measure is NOT used to minimize erosion following a fire?
   a. seeding slopes
   b. placing straw bales or tubes
   c. felling dead trees
   d. removing dead trees
   e. placing plastic sheeting over the soil

Question 8

Which side of a forest is at greater risk of wildfire in the northern U.S. and southern Canada?
   a. northeast
   b. southeast
   c. northwest
   d. southwest
   e. south