Wildfires (Western states) MCQs [USA]
1. Which state is known for experiencing the largest and most frequent wildfires in the Western USA?
A) Oregon
B) Washington
C) California
D) Nevada
Answer: C) California
2. What is the primary agency responsible for managing wildfire prevention and response in the United States?
A) FEMA
B) NOAA
C) U.S. Forest Service
D) National Park Service
Answer: C) U.S. Forest Service
3. Which of the following is NOT a common cause of wildfires in the Western states?
A) Lightning
B) Campfires
C) Volcanic eruptions
D) Electrical equipment
Answer: C) Volcanic eruptions
4. What term is used to describe a wildfire that spreads rapidly and unpredictably?
A) Controlled burn
B) Backburn
C) Crown fire
D) Hot spot
Answer: C) Crown fire
5. Which Western state experienced the devastating 2020 wildfire season, including the largest wildfire in state history?
A) Colorado
B) Washington
C) Oregon
D) California
Answer: C) Oregon
6. What is the name of the seasonal wind in California that can exacerbate wildfire conditions?
A) Trade winds
B) Chinook winds
C) Santa Ana winds
D) Monsoon winds
Answer: C) Santa Ana winds
7. What is the primary purpose of a controlled burn (prescribed burn)?
A) To prevent wildfires
B) To create new habitats
C) To increase air pollution
D) To promote urban development
Answer: A) To prevent wildfires
8. Which wildfire in California’s history is known for being one of the deadliest, occurring in 2018?
A) The Camp Fire
B) The Woolsey Fire
C) The Thomas Fire
D) The Rim Fire
Answer: A) The Camp Fire
9. Which state experienced the largest wildfire in its history with the 2021 Mendenhall Glacier Fire?
A) California
B) Alaska
C) Oregon
D) Nevada
Answer: B) Alaska
10. What does the term “firebreak” refer to?
A) A wildfire suppression strategy using controlled burns
B) An area devoid of fuel to stop the spread of fire
C) A type of wildfire that burns in the ground
D) The equipment used to fight wildfires
Answer: B) An area devoid of fuel to stop the spread of fire