Which Side of a Forest Is at Greater Risk of Wildfire

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which side of a forest is at greater risk of wildfire in northwestern U.S.and southwestern Canada?

• A) northeast
• B) southeast
• C) northwest
• D) southwest
• E) south

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