5Dec19 FS Q45

0. Spread of forest fires is influenced by
(A) Slope
(B) Soil Moisture
(C) Wind
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • Option : D
  • Explanation :
    Causes of forest fires largely related to climatic conditions such as temperature, wind speed and direction, level of moisture in soil and atmosphere and duration of dry spells. Other natural causes are the friction of bamboos swaying due to high wind velocity and rolling stones that result in sparks setting off fires in highly inflammable leaf litter on the forest floor.
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