Australian bush fires Prepare 9

A.

A controlled fire used for camping and cooking.

B.

An uncontrolled fire that spreads rapidly in a forest, scrub, or bush area.

C.

A large explosion in a factory building.

D.

A flood caused by heavy summer rainstorms.

A.

breeze

B.

shadow

C.

blaze

Correct! "Blaze" is a strong, large, and dangerous fire.

D.

ripple

A.

To completely destroy, eat up, or use up.

B.

To plant or grow new vegetation.

C.

To protect or shield from damage.

D.

To water and cool down the ground.

A.

celebrate

B.

investigate

C.

decorate

D.

evacuate

A.

To manage city traffic and public transport systems.

B.

To prevent, control, and fight fires in country and bush areas.

C.

To build new houses for people affected by storms.

D.

To predict earthquakes using modern technology.

A.

Ignoring warnings until the event is completely over.

B.

Blaming other countries for bad weather conditions.

C.

Planning, organizing, and coordinating actions to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters.

D.

Selling firefighting equipment to other communities.

A.

High temperatures, strong winds, and prolonged drought.

B.

Heavy snow, freezing temperatures, and ice storms.

B.

Heavy snow, freezing temperatures, and ice storms.

D.

Calm air, cloudy skies, and low atmospheric pressure.

A.

freeze

B.

sparkle

C.

melt

D.

smoulder

A.

They can run faster than the speed of the fire.

B.

They move slowly and often live in eucalyptus trees that burn easily.

C.

They feed on the ash left behind by the fire.

D.

They hide in underground caves that always collapse.

A.

Leaving windows wide open to let fresh air in.

B.

Storing extra firewood directly next to the back door.

C.

Knowing the safest evacuation route and having an emergency kit ready.

D.

Waiting for a neighbor to tell you what to do.