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BC Wildfire trivia test
Test your knowledge of BC wildfire trivia.
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Last updated: July 4, 2025
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1. What percentage of wildfires in British Columbia are caused by human activity?
30
55
45
35
2. What percentage of wildfires in British Columbia are caused by lightening?
35
55
45
25
3. In which year did the greatest number of wildfires on record occur in British Columbia?
2015
2023
2017
2009
4. In which year did the most hectares of land were burned by wildfires in British Columbia?
2015
2023
2017
2009
5. As of 2023, approximately how many hectares of land were burned by wildfires in British Columbia each year on average?
154,000
220,000
432,000
330,000
6. What was the estimated cost of the 2017 wildfire season in British Columbia?
$100 million
$500 million
$1.3 Billion
$2 Billion
7. In British Columbia, what type of forest is most vulnerable to wildfires?
Boreal forest
Temperate rainforest
Alpine forests
Mixed wood forests
8. Which of the following is a significant factor contributing to the increase in wildfire activity in Canada?
Reduced rainfall
Increased temperatures due to climate change
Overpopulation of urban centres
Increased Forest management
9. What is the most common type of wildfire in British Columbia?
Crown fires
Surface fires
Ground fires
Spot fires
10. What is the primary purpose of the BC Wildfire Service’s FireSmart program?
To monitor wildfires from space
To provide firefighting equipment to local agencies
To reduce the risk of wildfires through preventive measures
To develop new fire suppression technologies
11. Which of the following is NOT a common wildfire suppression tactic used in BC?
Controlled burns
Fire breaks
Aerial water drops
Underground cooling systems
12. Which wildfire incident in British Columbia led to the evacuation of the entire town of Lytton in 2021?
The Mount Wilson Fire
The Big Horn Fire
The Lytton Creek Fire
The Okanagan Valley Fire
13. How does BC's wildfire risk typically vary throughout the year?
It is highest in the spring
It peaks in mid-summer, especially after a dry spring
It is highest in the winter
It fluctuates randomly throughout the year
14. What type of fuel is most associated with wildfires in the interior of British Columbia?
Dry grasses
Pine and fir trees
Wetlands
Saltwater marshes
15. Which factor contributes the most to the spread of wildfires in Canada’s boreal forests?
Strong winds
Lack of wildlife
High humidity
Dry, dead vegetation
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