FORESTRY
FOREST POLICY AND GOVERNANCE
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Question
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Wildfires are more likely during a drought due to increased:
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Oxygen in the atmosphere
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Lightning strikes
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Wind speeds
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Availability of fuel
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -During drought conditions, fuels for wildfire, such as grasses and trees, can dry out and become more flammable. Drought can also increase the probability of ignition and the rate at which fire spreads. Drought can be intensified by unusually warm temperatures.
Detailed explanation-2: -Conditions in the weather and environment-such as drought, winds and extreme heat-can cause a fire to spread more quickly.
Detailed explanation-3: -Answer: Climate change causes wildfires droughts and tropical storms.
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