FAQs about Wildfires

1. What is a wildfire, and which are the most affected countries?

2. What are the causes of wildfires?

3. What are the consequences of wildfires?

4. Are wildfires a cause or consequence of global warming?

5. What is the relationship between deforestation and forest fires?

6. Why is it difficult to regulate the deforestation of forests?

7. How is biodiversity affected by forest fires?

8. How does smoke from fires affect air pollution?

9. Why do forest fires cause water shortages?

10. What must be done to prevent wildfires?

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