Question

which facts can be used to argue against controlled burns? check all that apply. the number of escaped fires seems to be trending up. we do not know how many of the “success” burns might have been near misses. the estimated number of prescribed burns is 4,000 to 5,000 per year. the report does not say how destructive the escaped fires were, only how many there were. the report admits that prescribed burns have elements of risk and uncertainty. one percent of the burns cannot be proven successful.

Explanation:

• An increasing trend of escaped fires shows potential for loss of control.
• Uncertainty about near - misses in successful burns questions their true success.
• Admitting risk and uncertainty in prescribed burns is a negative factor.
• A percentage of burns not proven successful indicates inefficiency.

Answer:

The number of escaped fires seems to be trending up.
We do not know how many of the "success" burns might have been near misses.
The report admits that prescribed burns have elements of risk and uncertainty.
One percent of the burns cannot be proven successful.