Question

Suppose there is a forest fire, and firefighters drop water on it from planes. Which requirement(s) for a fire does the water remove?(1 point)
Responses

oxygen and heat
oxygen and heat

heat and fuel
heat and fuel

only heat
only heat

oxygen and fuel

Answer 1

Water primarily removes **heat** from the fire, which is essential for stopping the combustion process. While it can also create steam that may reduce oxygen levels temporarily in the immediate area, its primary role in firefighting is cooling. Therefore, the best option is:

**only heat**