Scientists can help determine areas likely to have wildfires by using satellites to figure out much humidity is in the air. What does humidity measure?(1 point)

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the speed of wind caused by the air
the speed of wind caused by the air

the types of clouds found in the air
the types of clouds found in the air

the temperature of the air
the temperature of the air

the amount of water vapor in the air
the amount of water vapor in the air

What technique had been used by Native Americans for thousands of years and is now used today by agencies such as the U.S. Forest Service to prevent the spread of wildfires?(1 point)
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Use fire-resistant outdoor furniture
Use fire-resistant outdoor furniture

Global Positioning Satellite (GPS)
Global Positioning Satellite (GPS)

Controlled burns
Controlled burns

Thinning
Thinning

How does Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) help to make the effects of wildfires less severe?(1 point)
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GPS is the material that homes and other items are constructed from that make them fire-resistant.
GPS is the material that homes and other items are constructed from that make them fire-resistant.

GPS identifies the borders of the wildfire and use data to predict where the fire will spread.
GPS identifies the borders of the wildfire and use data to predict where the fire will spread.

GPS lowers air temperature and winds during times of high risk for wildfire.
GPS lowers air temperature and winds during times of high risk for wildfire.

GPS is the emergency notification system that alerts communities when it is safe to re-enter their homes after the threat of a wildfire.
GPS is the emergency notification system that alerts communities when it is safe to re-enter their homes after the threat of a wildfire.

Where would a park ranger most likely tell hikers and campers not to build a campfire?(1 point)
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in areas where there is lots of sand and little vegetation
in areas where there is lots of sand and little vegetation

in areas with cold temperatures and frozen ground
in areas with cold temperatures and frozen ground

in areas where there are clouds and rain is falling
in areas where there are clouds and rain is falling

in areas with high winds and drought
in areas with high winds and drought

Answer 1

Here are the correct responses to the questions based on your information:

1. What does humidity measure?

   • The amount of water vapor in the air.

2. What technique had been used by Native Americans for thousands of years and is now used today by agencies such as the U.S. Forest Service to prevent the spread of wildfires?

   • Controlled burns.

3. How does Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) help to make the effects of wildfires less severe?

   • GPS identifies the borders of the wildfire and use data to predict where the fire will spread.

4. Where would a park ranger most likely tell hikers and campers not to build a campfire?

   • In areas with high winds and drought.