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BC Wildfire trivia test - Statistics
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- This quiz has been taken 8 times
- The average score is 7 of 15
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| Question | Answer | % Correct |
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| Which of the following is a significant factor contributing to the increase in wildfire activity in Canada? | Increased temperatures due to climate change | 100%
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| What is the primary purpose of the BC Wildfire Service’s FireSmart program? | To reduce the risk of wildfires through preventive measures | 86%
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| Which of the following is NOT a common wildfire suppression tactic used in BC? | Underground cooling systems | 86%
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| In which year did the most hectares of land were burned by wildfires in British Columbia? | 2023 | 57%
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| How does BC's wildfire risk typically vary throughout the year? | It peaks in mid-summer, especially after a dry spring | 57%
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| Which wildfire incident in British Columbia led to the evacuation of the entire town of Lytton in 2021? | The Lytton Creek Fire | 57%
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| In British Columbia, what type of forest is most vulnerable to wildfires? | Mixed wood forests | 43%
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| What type of fuel is most associated with wildfires in the interior of British Columbia? | Pine and fir trees | 43%
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| What is the most common type of wildfire in British Columbia? | Surface fires | 43%
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| What was the estimated cost of the 2017 wildfire season in British Columbia? | $1.3 Billion | 29%
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| As of 2023, approximately how many hectares of land were burned by wildfires in British Columbia each year on average? | 220,000 | 29%
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| Which factor contributes the most to the spread of wildfires in Canada’s boreal forests? | Dry, dead vegetation | 29%
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| In which year did the greatest number of wildfires on record occur in British Columbia? | 2009 | 0%
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| What percentage of wildfires in British Columbia are caused by human activity? | 35 | 0%
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| What percentage of wildfires in British Columbia are caused by lightening? | 35 | 0%
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