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What causes the formation of a fire tornado?
What causes the formation of a fire tornado?
- The interaction of wildfire with water sources
- The rising hot air and the rush of cooler air (correct)
- The combustion of different materials in the area
- The sudden increase in atmospheric pressure
What can a fire tornado pick up?
What can a fire tornado pick up?
- Water from nearby lakes or rivers
- Burning plants and the fire itself (correct)
- Animals seeking refuge from the wildfire
- Rocks and debris from the ground
How wide can a fire tornado become?
How wide can a fire tornado become?
- 15 meters (50 feet) (correct)
- 25 meters (82 feet)
- 10 meters (33 feet)
- 20 meters (65 feet)