Wildfires
Wildfires are dangerous, but small fires can be used to prevent big ones!
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Lesson Resources
Teaching Information
Categories
Standards
Geography
Physical characteristics of places and regions affect people’s activities.
Earth and Space
The cycles, patterns, and systems of rocks, soil, air, and water can be observed.
Key Words
blazes
sparks
wildfires
1.
What causes most wildfires?
2.
An example of a wildfire starting naturally is when ___________________________.
3.
Why do firefighters sometimes start and put out wildfires on purpose?
4.
Why is it good to clear an area of weeds, dead leaves, and branches?
5.
Small fires clear the ground so _________________________.
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