Responses to Wildfire Hazards (AQA A-Level Geography): Quizzes
📚Quizzes
Practise the questions
10 questions from this quiz
ShowHide
Practise the questions
10 questions from this quiz
How many main response categories for wildfire hazards are identified?
How many main response categories for wildfire hazards are identified?
Five
What distance of defensible space around buildings is recommended in California education programmes?
What distance of defensible space around buildings is recommended in California education programmes?
10 metres
Which Australian region developed the Community Fireguard programme?
Which Australian region developed the Community Fireguard programme?
Victoria
In fire propagation models, where does fire spread fastest?
In fire propagation models, where does fire spread fastest?
At the head in wind direction
Why do fire prevention campaigns warn about broken glass?
Why do fire prevention campaigns warn about broken glass?
It can focus sunlight & start fires
What is the main purpose of firebreaks?
What is the main purpose of firebreaks?
Create cleared areas to prevent spread
How many firefighters died during the 2019-20 Australian fires?
How many firefighters died during the 2019-20 Australian fires?
Six
What are retardants used for in wildfire response?
What are retardants used for in wildfire response?
Chemicals to slow fire in hard areas
What cleared space is mandatory around homes in Montecito, California?
What cleared space is mandatory around homes in Montecito, California?
35 metres
How much did wildfires cost the USA in 2018?
How much did wildfires cost the USA in 2018?
$24 billion