Why do drought conditions increase the chances that a wildfire will spread?(1 point)

Question

Responses

Vegetation becomes dry and can catch fire more easily.
Vegetation becomes dry and can catch fire more easily. - no response given

Winds tend to be stronger when there is a drought.
Winds tend to be stronger when there is a drought. - no response given

The lack of rain makes carefully tended campfires last longer during droughts.
The lack of rain makes carefully tended campfires last longer during droughts. - no response given

Hot days make it more likely that the fires will not be spotted before they get out of control.

Answer 1

The correct response is: Vegetation becomes dry and can catch fire more easily.

Drought conditions lead to the drying out of vegetation, which makes it more susceptible to catching fire and allows wildfires to spread more rapidly.