Question

use the passage, fig. 2, and the dropdown menus to complete the passage.while predicting wildfires is difficult due to a, data can be collected to b inhabitants of these areas. an important part of mitigating the damage caused by wildfires is to c. a spontaneity predictibility a lack in technology b forecast future events and inform reduce increase the number c build structures that are resistant to fire build structures out of wood build structures that resist flooding

Explanation:

• For part a: Wildfires are difficult to predict because of their spontaneity (sudden and unplanned nature). Predictability would mean easy to predict (opposite of the problem statement), and a lack in technology is not as directly related as the inherent nature of wildfires' start.
• For part b: Data collection about wildfires (like weather - fuel - ignition conditions) can be used to forecast future wildfire events and inform the inhabitants (so they can take precautions). Reducing inhabitants is not a solution (and not ethical), and increasing the number is irrelevant.
• For part c: To mitigate wildfire damage, building fire - resistant structures is logical. Building wooden structures (wood is flammable) would be bad, and flood - resistant structures are for a different hazard.

Answer:

a. spontaneity
b. forecast future events and inform
c. build structures that are resistant to fire