Which term refers to protecting forests by means such as establishing firebreaks with special bulldozers,pumping water from tank trucks,dropping fire-retardant chemicals from aircraft,and creating controlled backfires?
A) fire-proofing
B) prescribed burning
C) prevention
D) suppression

Question

Which term refers to protecting forests by means such as establishing firebreaks with special bulldozers,pumping water from tank trucks,dropping fire-retardant chemicals from aircraft,and creating controlled backfires? 
A) fire-proofing 
B) prescribed burning 
C) prevention 
D) suppression

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Suppression refers to actively fighting and extinguishing wildfires through various means such as those listed, while prevention and fire-proofing focus on reducing the likelihood of fires starting in the first place. Prescribed burning, on the other hand, refers to intentionally setting fires under controlled conditions for ecological purposes.

Which Term Refers to Protecting Forests by Means Such as Establishing