Human Activites contribute to the frequency & magnitude of natural disasters

Question 1

What is Fire-Stick Burning?

Answer 1

Fire-stick farming, also known as cultural burning and cool burning, is the practice of Aboriginal Australians regularly using fire to burn vegetation, which has been practised for thousands of years.

Question 2

Fire needs 3 things to start:

Answer 2

1) Oxygen
2) Heat
3) Fuel

Question 3

Common causes of a BUSHFIRE:

Answer 3

-Lightning strikes
-Arching of overhead power cables.
-Arson
-NEGLIGENCE i.e: throwing away a lit cigarette or match.