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Forest Fires

Forest fires have caused devastation and regeneration all around the world for thousands of years. Forest fires may be devastating when out of control, but they are also necessary from time to time in order to keep forests healthy and regenerate new life. This category explores the effects forest fires have on our world.

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How is a forest fire an analogy of cellular respiration?

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Because cellular respiration is the process by which turning ADP into ATP, while burning a fire is just a release of energy.

Cellular Respiration= gaining of energy

Burning a fire=losing energy.

What us states do forest fires happen?

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minnesota

How often do fires happen in California?

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Wildfires in Southern California happen as often as conditions permit, really. There are usually brushfires every year, but 90 percent of the time they only burn a few hundred or couple thousand acres per fire, and most do not threaten homes. It is the big fires, fueled by fierce winds that tend to threaten homes. Remember that most wildfires start with a heat source such as the sun or someone committing arson, and are then fueled by low humidity and high wind. For an in-depth article on how wildfires work, visit: http://science.howstuffworks.com/wildfire.htm

What is a coral reef made of?

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Coral is the skeletal bone of the living organism, it is made of limestone. So really, it is both bone and stone!

Lime-stone : sedimentary rock which contains mainly calcium carbonate

coral : hard colored skeleton secreted by certain marine polyps

How does humidity affect forest fires?

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Humidity has an important impact on forest fires in two major ways. First, long periods of low humidity tend to dry out all forest fuels to a dangerous degree. Even a few days of low humidity can increase the risks of grass and brush fires.

During fire suppression, the daily cycle of humidity can cause fires to burn with more intensity during the heat of the day and "lay down" when the humidity is higher (usually at night, or during precipitation). Humidity changes the ignition point of small and light fuels, slowing down the spread of fire.

Can dry weather cause fires?

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Dry weather doesnt cause a fire but it does contribute to the conditions that a fire needs. Lightning strikes cause most fires in dry weatrher. Carelessness of campfires and cigarette butts are other sources as well.

How dangerous are forest fires?

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Bushfires are dangerous because they are uncontrollable. The sap inside gum trees superheats and ignites, causing the tops of the trees to explode, and this in itself feeds the fire even further. Bushfires can create massive infernos that move at tremendous speed, with sometimes little warning to those in their path, resulting in deaths. The recent bushfires in Victoria literally consumed whole towns in their path, killing 200 and leaving thousands homeless.

When does a forest fire take place?

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Bushfires are a constant threat in Australia. The most recent bushfires (as of November 2009) were the widespread fires that hit the outskirts of Rockhampton and Mount Morgan in central Queensland in October.

What will survive in a forest fire?

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One animal that has a very flexible posterior and can withhold extreme climate's even heat like fire is some tropical squid.

How many trees are destroyed in forest fires a year?

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over 3 million!!!!!!!!!!! its very sad right!

What are long term effects of forest fires?

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the air will have higher levels of CO2

- plants and animals may become extinct in the region or endangered

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the smoke may cause acid rain

plus more bad effects to animals, plants, and lungs to organisms

Why do kids start fires?

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It really depends on the individual. Various reasons lead to fire starters. Bushfire starters are same as your standard fire starters. There is the hero complex which is one that showed up during the Victorian Bushfires. These people are fixed with fire. They will be associated with volenteer emergency responce teams such as SES or volenteer firefighters. They have a need to put fires out and feel like they are "saving" someone or something. These are also traits of nurses who put patients in life threatening situations so they can be the one to revive them and be the "hero". You also find there are pyromanias who are obsessed with fires. You could say addicted like a drug addict. They become aroused while watching something burn.

What does forest fire give us?

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in a way they do because they illiminate some trees and help control the forests because if there were no forest fires and deforestation then trees can take over and we would be gone but there will be some left for oxygen

What areas of the world are most affected by forest fires?

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"Bushfire" is the term used for a forest fire or wildfire in Australia. They are also called bushfires in New Zealand.

How many household fires occur in a year?

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There isn't a fire every single day. There is one decently every week. Fire Fighters fight fires 24 hours. They are very special people, they always want to help. Fires are rather rare to other things. You get someone ran over every single day, were as there is a fire every week or 5 fires every week.

What do forest fires destroy?

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Forest fires can destroy the whole forest. they can burn down trees kill all animal that do not get out. all vegetation in that forest. basically it could kill the entire forest not counting the animals.

How many candle fires are there each year?

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There are many candles in the world. Over 1 million, including the prehistoric candles also (Torches and rushlights)

How do fire explosions happen?

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.... In my pants?

All the time, baby. ;)

Why are there forest fires?

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forest fires usually occur inthe hottest season because of lightning sometimes occur and the sun's heat onthe dried grass and leaves

How do you start a fire in the rain forest?

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If you are in a forest anywhere in the world you can look for two pieces of the same wood because if they are different firmness one will eat the other not making a coal. one must be flat the other one must be long and about 1-2 inch's in diameter. Then make a small indent at the edge of the flat piece of wood and cut a wedge out of it so the coals can fall to the ground and fit the other long one on the indent then rub your hands together with the branch in between them to cause as much friction as possible. Then a coal will start to form because of the wedge. Take that and put it on tinder( birch bark, horses hoof fungus, dry moss or dry grass) an blow lightly to create a small flame provided that you have the patience and determination.

How often do forest fires happen?

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Forest FiresIn the place where it is already burning, it would last until all the fuel (trees, brush, etc) is burned up. Unfortunately, forest fires spread to adjoining fuel (whatever will burn, including homes and businesses). Without being put out, they could last until all the fuel is burned up as it spreads from one place to another. That's what makes them so dangerous.