Which of the Following Is NOT an Example of Why

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an example of why warming of the climate would increase the wildfire hazard?

• A) Temperature increases and humidity decreases will leave fuel dry and warm.
• B) Grasslands replacing forests will provide more fuel.
• C) Increased storm activity will increase the number of lightning strikes, increases ignitions.
• D) Increased insect activity will leave trees and other vegetation more vulnerable to burning.
• E) Increased volcanic eruptions will trigger more wildfires.

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