Mitigating the Effects of Wildfires Quick Check
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Question
Scientists can help determine areas likely to have wildfires by using satellites to figure out much humidity is in the air. What does humidity measure?(1 point)
Responses
the temperature of the air
the temperature of the air
the amount of water vapor in the air
the amount of water vapor in the air
the types of clouds found in the air
the types of clouds found in the air
the speed of wind caused by the air
the speed of wind caused by the air
Humidity measures the amount of water vapor in the air.
To determine areas likely to have wildfires, scientists use satellites to measure humidity in the air. Humidity refers to the amount of water vapor present in the air. Therefore, the correct answer to the question is: "the amount of water vapor in the air."
What technique had been used by Native Americans for thousands of years and is now used today by agencies such as the U.S. Forest Service to prevent the spread of wildfires?(1 point)
Responses
Global Positioning Satellite (GPS)
Global Positioning Satellite (GPS)
Controlled burns
Controlled burns
Thinning
Thinning
Use fire-resistant outdoor furniture
The correct answer is "Controlled burns." This technique, which involves intentionally setting controlled fires to remove excess vegetation and reduce fuel loads, has been used by Native Americans for thousands of years and is still used today by agencies like the U.S. Forest Service to prevent the spread of wildfires.
How does Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) help to make the effects of wildfires less severe?(1 point)
Responses
GPS lowers air temperature and winds during times of high risk for wildfire.
GPS lowers air temperature and winds during times of high risk for wildfire.
GPS identifies the borders of the wildfire and use data to predict where the fire will spread.
GPS identifies the borders of the wildfire and use data to predict where the fire will spread.
GPS is the emergency notification system that alerts communities when it is safe to re-enter their homes after the threat of a wildfire.
GPS is the emergency notification system that alerts communities when it is safe to re-enter their homes after the threat of a wildfire.
GPS is the material that homes and other items are constructed from that make them fire-resistant.
GPS is the material that homes and other items are constructed from that make them fire-resistant.
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