Chapter #13 Solutions - Natural Hazards - Duane E DeVecchio, Edward A Keller - 4th Edition

1ctq. You live in an area with a significant wildfire hazard. What can you to do protect your home and belongings from fires? Make a list of actions you can take to protect yourself. Get solution

2ctq. A large national park is reviewing its fire policy. As a wildfire expert, you have been asked for advice. The park’s current policy is to suppress all fires as soon as they begin. It does not use prescribed burns and is considering switching to a policy of allowing natural burns. What would you suggest? List the pros and cons of each policy before making your decision. Get solution

3ctq. Most discussion of the wildfire hazard focuses on the potential destruction, injury, or death that can take place from the flames. Discuss the hazards to humans and the environment that come from the smoke produced by wildfires. Get solution