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 36) Imagine a wildfire occurs in a watershed that provides drinking water to a community. What is the most likely impact on the drinking water supply? A) The amount of water in the reservoir will stabilize due to rapid runoff. B) Carbon from the ash will act as a natural filtration system for the water. C) Water quality will increase because less debris will get into the reservoir. D) Parasites in the water supply will increase, making the water unsafe to drink. E) Erosion from slopes cleared by fire will decrease water quality. 37) Which of the following groups of animals is least likely to benefit from wildfires? A) fish in streams B) grazing mammals C) burrowing rodents D) birds E) insects 38) The aim of fire management is to A) suppress all wildfires to protect the economic value of forests. B) protect all human infrastructure regardless of economic value. C) control fires to benefit ecosystems while protecting people and property. D) remove fuel by letting natural wildfires burn until put out by natural processes. E) determine where prescribed burns would be most beneficial. 39) What is the greatest risk during a well-planned, well-researched prescribed burn? A) The amount of fuel will change. B) Fire fighting equipment will break down. C) Nearby towns will have to be evacuated. D) The weather will change. E) Lightning strikes will increase the fire’s area. 40) Which of the following is a good reason for a prescribed burn? A) Too much fuel is available and needs to be removed to prevent a larger fire. B) Animals that are invading a habitat need to be moved to another location. C) Shrubland needs to be cleared for new housing. D) Vegetation on hillsides needs to be cleared before the rainy season. E) The ground needs to be fused to prevent erosion. 41) Many areas in California are at risk from multiple types of natural disasters. Which of the following steps to protect your home from fire might increase your risk of damage from earthquakes? A) thinning trees and brush near your house B) storing flammable materials outside and away from major structures C) installing multi-pane windows D) cleaning your chimney regularly E) using clay tiles for roofing  Â