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What is the primary environmental cause of forest fires mentioned in the text?
What is the primary environmental cause of forest fires mentioned in the text?
- High temperature, wind speed, and low soil moisture (correct)
- Moderate temperature and moderate wind speed
- Low temperature and high humidity
- Excessive rainfall and strong winds
What contributes to the spread of seasonal fires in forests, according to the text?
What contributes to the spread of seasonal fires in forests, according to the text?
- Moderate wind speed reducing fire spread
- Strong wind supplying additional oxygen (correct)
- Excessive rainfall increasing moisture content
- Low atmospheric temperatures
What is the main cause of forest fires in Lebanon, as mentioned in the text?
What is the main cause of forest fires in Lebanon, as mentioned in the text?
- Fires lit intentionally by people for cooking, warmth, and recreation (correct)
- Lightning strikes during thunderstorms
- Spontaneous combustion of dry leaves and twigs
- Industrial pollution and emissions
What percentage of wildland fires in Lebanon are caused by unattended campfires, according to the text?
What percentage of wildland fires in Lebanon are caused by unattended campfires, according to the text?
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What may cause wildfires during fun and adventurous activities, according to the text?
What may cause wildfires during fun and adventurous activities, according to the text?
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Study Notes
Causes of Forest Fires
- Drought is the primary environmental cause of forest fires
- Strong winds, topography, and fuel loads contribute to the spread of seasonal fires in forests
- Human activities, mainly arson and accidental ignition, are the main cause of forest fires in Lebanon
- Unattended campfires cause around 95% of wildland fires in Lebanon
- Discarded cigarettes, sparking machinery, and hot embers from campfires may cause wildfires during fun and adventurous activities
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Test your knowledge about forest fires with this quiz! Learn about the causes, impacts, and prevention of unplanned wildfires that can devastate natural habitats.
