FORESTRY
FOREST POLICY AND GOVERNANCE
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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urban wildland sprawl
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more insect damages
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forest is overstocked
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all responses are true
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Detailed explanation-1: -Forested areas, grasslands, and shrublands in places such as the United States, Canada, Australia, Western Cape of South Africa, and Southern Europe are particularly susceptible, especially if the area is experiencing an extended period of drought and high temperatures.
Detailed explanation-2: -Amount: The amount of fuel available to burn is known as the fuel load. The bigger the fuel load, the more intense the fire will be in terms of heat energy output. Moisture content: If the fuel isn’t dry enough, it won’t burn. The less moisture in the fuel, the more likely it will ignite and burn.
Detailed explanation-3: -Causes of Forest Fire High atmospheric temperatures and dryness (low humidity) offer favorable circumstance for a fire to start. Man made causes-Fire is caused when a source of fire like naked flame, cigarette or bidi, electric spark or any source of ignition comes into contact with inflammable material.