What is one natural cause of wildfires? A) Arson B) Lightning strikes C) Littering D) Smoking
B) Lightning strikes
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How has climate change contributed to the fires? A) More storms B) Decreased sunlight C) Increased rainfall D) Rising global temperatures
D) Rising global temperatures
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What happens to the air during a wildfire? A) It becomes cleaner B) It becomes polluted with smoke C) It becomes colder D) It doesn’t change
B) It becomes polluted with smoke
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What is a common financial cost caused by wildfires? A) Firefighting efforts B) Cheaper houses C) Lower taxes D) Free electricity
A) Firefighting efforts
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What did Paris Hilton lose in the fires? A) Her dog B) Her car C) Her home D) Her job
C) Her home
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Which celebrity lost their home in the Los Angeles 2025 fires? A) Adam Sandler B) Billy Crystal C) Beyonce D) Tom Cruise
B) Billy Crystal
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What technology is used to monitor wildfires? A) Satellites B) Radios C) Submarines D) Tunnels
A) Satellites
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What often happens to people during wildfires? A) They go on vacation B) They move underground C) They stay at home D) They have to evacuate
D) They have to evacuate
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What is one long-term environmental effect of wildfires? A) Increased vegetation growth B) Soil erosion C) Creation of new rivers D) Cooler temperatures
B) Soil erosion
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What do firefighters create to stop the spread of fires? A) Water tunnels B) Firebreaks C) Smoke clouds D) Electric fences
B) Firebreaks
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True or False: Celebrities did not participate in efforts to help their communities recover.
False
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True or False: Firefighters use drones to help monitor wildfires.
True
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True or False: Controlled burns are used to prevent wildfires from spreading.
True
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True or False: Wildfires often result in overcrowded emergency shelters.
True
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True or False: Evacuations during wildfires are always planned weeks in advance.
False
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True or False: After a wildfire, the soil becomes stronger and more fertile.