Wildfires (Western states) MCQs [USA] January 8, 2026August 28, 2024 by u930973931_answers 10 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/10 Subscribe 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 9. . Which state experienced the largest wildfire in its history with the 2021 Mendenhall Glacier Fire? (A) California (B) Alaska (C) Oregon (D) Nevada 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