Question

The main cause of wildfire is____________

(a) Volcanic activity

(b) Lightening

(c) Pollution

(d) Human activity

This question was addressed to me by my college director while I was bunking the class.

This question is from Deforestation in section Natural Resources of Energy Management

Answer 1

The correct option is (d) Human activity

To explain I would say: Human beings are the number one cause of wildfires. Many of these wildfires are caused by cigarette butts being left on the land. Some of the man made causes of wildfires are, burning debris, arson, equipment failure, unattended campfires.