Climate Change Drives Wildfires_February 7, 2025
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Climate Change Drives Wildfires
Wild fires are among the many disasters that climate change is making more frequent and severe. Dozens of people died in the wildfires across Los Angeles in January2025. The blazes reduced whole neighborhoods to smoldering ruins, leaving an apocalyptic landscape. Officials said at least 12,300 structures were damaged or destroyed.
Climate change increases hot and dry conditions that help fires spread faster, burn longer and rage more intensely.
Hotter weather also saps moisture from vegetation.
"That just means that this vegetation becomes easier to ignite, easier, easy to burn. And that basically makes it easier for wildfires to spread," said Erich Fischer, a climate scientist at ETH Zurich.
Forest management and ignition sources are also important factors. In Europe, more than nine out of 10 fires are ignited by human activities, like arson, disposable barbeques, electricity lines, or littered glass, according to EU data.
https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/weather-traffic/2025/1/14/explainer-how-climate-change-is-driving-extreme-weather-events-1047
Which evidence from the text supports the argument that climate change makes wildfires more severe?
Wild fires occur naturally in many ecosystems.
Wildfires are common in many parts of the world.
Climate change increases hot and dry conditions.
Some people enjoy camping in dry areas.
60s - Q2
Climate Change Drives Wildfires
Wild fires are among the many disasters that climate change is making more frequent and severe. Dozens of people died in the wildfires across Los Angeles in January2025. The blazes reduced whole neighborhoods to smoldering ruins, leaving an apocalyptic landscape. Officials said at least 12,300 structures were damaged or destroyed.
Climate change increases hot and dry conditions that help fires spread faster, burn longer and rage more intensely.
Hotter weather also saps moisture from vegetation.
"That just means that this vegetation becomes easier to ignite, easier, easy to burn. And that basically makes it easier for wildfires to spread," said Erich Fischer, a climate scientist at ETH Zurich.
Forest management and ignition sources are also important factors. In Europe, more than nine out of 10 fires are ignited by human activities, like arson, disposable barbeques, electricity lines, or littered glass, according to EU data.
https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/weather-traffic/2025/1/14/explainer-how-climate-change-is-driving-extreme-weather-events-1047
How does hotter weather contribute to the spread of wildfires?
It removes moisture from vegetation.
It prevents rain from falling in dry areas.
It increases the number of firefighters needed
It reduces oxygen levels in the air.
60s - Q3
Climate Change Drives Wildfires
Wild fires are among the many disasters that climate change is making more frequent and severe. Dozens of people died in the wildfires across Los Angeles in January2025. The blazes reduced whole neighborhoods to smoldering ruins, leaving an apocalyptic landscape. Officials said at least 12,300 structures were damaged or destroyed.
Climate change increases hot and dry conditions that help fires spread faster, burn longer and rage more intensely.
Hotter weather also saps moisture from vegetation.
"That just means that this vegetation becomes easier to ignite, easier, easy to burn. And that basically makes it easier for wildfires to spread," said Erich Fischer, a climate scientist at ETH Zurich.
Forest management and ignition sources are also important factors. In Europe, more than nine out of 10 fires are ignited by human activities, like arson, disposable barbeques, electricity lines, or littered glass, according to EU data.
https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/weather-traffic/2025/1/14/explainer-how-climate-change-is-driving-extreme-weather-events-1047
Which factor, besides climate change, is mentioned as a cause of wildfires?
Human activities
Ocean currents
Volcanic eruptions
Solar flares
60s - Q4
Climate Change Drives Wildfires
Wild fires are among the many disasters that climate change is making more frequent and severe. Dozens of people died in the wildfires across Los Angeles in January2025. The blazes reduced whole neighborhoods to smoldering ruins, leaving an apocalyptic landscape. Officials said at least 12,300 structures were damaged or destroyed.
Climate change increases hot and dry conditions that help fires spread faster, burn longer and rage more intensely.
Hotter weather also saps moisture from vegetation.
"That just means that this vegetation becomes easier to ignite, easier, easy to burn. And that basically makes it easier for wildfires to spread," said Erich Fischer, a climate scientist at ETH Zurich.
Forest management and ignition sources are also important factors. In Europe, more than nine out of 10 fires are ignited by human activities, like arson, disposable barbeques, electricity lines, or littered glass, according to EU data.
https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/weather-traffic/2025/1/14/explainer-how-climate-change-is-driving-extreme-weather-events-1047
What prediction can be made if climate change continues to worsen?
More wildfires that will spread faster.
Rainfall will increase in dry regions.
Wildfires will become less intense.
There will be fewer ignition sources.
60s - Q5
Climate Change Drives Wildfires
Wild fires are among the many disasters that climate change is making more frequent and severe. Dozens of people died in the wildfires across Los Angeles in January2025. The blazes reduced whole neighborhoods to smoldering ruins, leaving an apocalyptic landscape. Officials said at least 12,300 structures were damaged or destroyed.
Climate change increases hot and dry conditions that help fires spread faster, burn longer and rage more intensely.
Hotter weather also saps moisture from vegetation.
"That just means that this vegetation becomes easier to ignite, easier, easy to burn. And that basically makes it easier for wildfires to spread," said Erich Fischer, a climate scientist at ETH Zurich.
Forest management and ignition sources are also important factors. In Europe, more than nine out of 10 fires are ignited by human activities, like arson, disposable barbeques, electricity lines, or littered glass, according to EU data.
https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/weather-traffic/2025/1/14/explainer-how-climate-change-is-driving-extreme-weather-events-1047
What is the maincause-and-effect relationship in the passage?
Wildfires cause an increase in climate change.
Climate change causes people to move to cities.
Dry conditions lead to more frequent wildfires.
More firefighters lead to fewer wildfires.
60s - Q6
Climate Change Drives Wildfires
Wild fires are among the many disasters that climate change is making more frequent and severe. Dozens of people died in the wildfires across Los Angeles in January2025. The blazes reduced whole neighborhoods to smoldering ruins, leaving an apocalyptic landscape. Officials said at least 12,300 structures were damaged or destroyed.
Climate change increases hot and dry conditions that help fires spread faster, burn longer and rage more intensely.
Hotter weather also saps moisture from vegetation.
"That just means that this vegetation becomes easier to ignite, easier, easy to burn. And that basically makes it easier for wildfires to spread," said Erich Fischer, a climate scientist at ETH Zurich.
Forest management and ignition sources are also important factors. In Europe, more than nine out of 10 fires are ignited by human activities, like arson, disposable barbeques, electricity lines, or littered glass, according to EU data.
https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/weather-traffic/2025/1/14/explainer-how-climate-change-is-driving-extreme-weather-events-1047
What is the main cause-and-effect relationship in the passage?
Climate change causes people to move to cities.
Dry conditions lead to more frequent wildfires.
Wildfires cause an increase in climate change.
More firefighters lead to fewer wildfires.
60s - Q7
Climate Change Drives Wildfires
Wild fires are among the many disasters that climate change is making more frequent and severe. Dozens of people died in the wildfires across Los Angeles in January2025. The blazes reduced whole neighborhoods to smoldering ruins, leaving an apocalyptic landscape. Officials said at least 12,300 structures were damaged or destroyed.
Climate change increases hot and dry conditions that help fires spread faster, burn longer and rage more intensely.
Hotter weather also saps moisture from vegetation.
"That just means that this vegetation becomes easier to ignite, easier, easy to burn. And that basically makes it easier for wildfires to spread," said Erich Fischer, a climate scientist at ETH Zurich.
Forest management and ignition sources are also important factors. In Europe, more than nine out of 10 fires are ignited by human activities, like arson, disposable barbeques, electricity lines, or littered glass, according to EU data.
https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/weather-traffic/2025/1/14/explainer-how-climate-change-is-driving-extreme-weather-events-1047
Which detail is irrelevant to the argument that climate change worsens wildfires?
More than nine out of ten fires in Europe are caused by humans.
Los Angeles experienced deadly wildfires in January 2025.
Officials reported that 12,300 structures were damaged.
Hotter weather dries vegetation, making it easier to burn.
60s - Q8
Climate Change Drives Wildfires
Wild fires are among the many disasters that climate change is making more frequent and severe. Dozens of people died in the wildfires across Los Angeles in January2025. The blazes reduced whole neighborhoods to smoldering ruins, leaving an apocalyptic landscape. Officials said at least 12,300 structures were damaged or destroyed.
Climate change increases hot and dry conditions that help fires spread faster, burn longer and rage more intensely.
Hotter weather also saps moisture from vegetation.
"That just means that this vegetation becomes easier to ignite, easier, easy to burn. And that basically makes it easier for wildfires to spread," said Erich Fischer, a climate scientist at ETH Zurich.
Forest management and ignition sources are also important factors. In Europe, more than nine out of 10 fires are ignited by human activities, like arson, disposable barbeques, electricity lines, or littered glass, according to EU data.
https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/weather-traffic/2025/1/14/explainer-how-climate-change-is-driving-extreme-weather-events-1047
Which method would be most appropriate to solve the problem of human-caused wildfires?
Letting all wildfires burn naturally
Banning all outdoor activities in forests
Ignoring the problem because wildfires are natural
Educating people about fire safety and regulations
60s - Q9
Climate Change Drives Wildfires
Wild fires are among the many disasters that climate change is making more frequent and severe. Dozens of people died in the wildfires across Los Angeles in January2025. The blazes reduced whole neighborhoods to smoldering ruins, leaving an apocalyptic landscape. Officials said at least 12,300 structures were damaged or destroyed.
Climate change increases hot and dry conditions that help fires spread faster, burn longer and rage more intensely.
Hotter weather also saps moisture from vegetation.
"That just means that this vegetation becomes easier to ignite, easier, easy to burn. And that basically makes it easier for wildfires to spread," said Erich Fischer, a climate scientist at ETH Zurich.
Forest management and ignition sources are also important factors. In Europe, more than nine out of 10 fires are ignited by human activities, like arson, disposable barbeques, electricity lines, or littered glass, according to EU data.
https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/weather-traffic/2025/1/14/explainer-how-climate-change-is-driving-extreme-weather-events-1047
Which statement best summarizes the relationship between climate change and wildfires based on the passage?
Climate change creates conditions making wildfires more frequent and severe.
Wildfires occur randomly and are not influenced by climate change at all.
Wildfires are only caused by human activities, not natural factors.
Climate change has no significant impact on wildfire behavior.
60s - Q10
Climate Change Drives Wildfires
Wild fires are among the many disasters that climate change is making more frequent and severe. Dozens of people died in the wildfires across Los Angeles in January2025. The blazes reduced whole neighborhoods to smoldering ruins, leaving an apocalyptic landscape. Officials said at least 12,300 structures were damaged or destroyed.
Climate change increases hot and dry conditions that help fires spread faster, burn longer and rage more intensely.
Hotter weather also saps moisture from vegetation.
"That just means that this vegetation becomes easier to ignite, easier, easy to burn. And that basically makes it easier for wildfires to spread," said Erich Fischer, a climate scientist at ETH Zurich.
Forest management and ignition sources are also important factors. In Europe, more than nine out of 10 fires are ignited by human activities, like arson, disposable barbeques, electricity lines, or littered glass, according to EU data.
https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/weather-traffic/2025/1/14/explainer-how-climate-change-is-driving-extreme-weather-events-1047
What alternative solution could help control the spread of wildfires?
Increasing deforestation to remove fuel sources
Allowing people to light fires in dry forests
Using more flammable building materials
Creating firebreaks and clearing dead vegetation
60s