Chile's worst wildfire outbreak destroys forests, farms and towns
Jan. 30, 2017
Q: Flames from more than 100 raging wildfires in Chile continued spreading from the mountains to the Pacific coast, destroying 890,000 acres of forests, livestock and entire towns. Where is Chile?
Circle the area on this map
Q: Chile's president called the wildfires the worst forest disaster in Chile’s history. The fires came dangerously close to the city of Concepcion, about 270 miles south of Chile’s capital . . .
A. Buenos Aires
B. La Paz
C. Lima
D. Santiago
Q: Chile runs along the western slope of what mountain range?
A. Alps
B. Andes
C. Apennines
D. Appalachians
Q: The wildfires have been fanned by strong winds, high temperatures and a prolonged drought. What region of Chile is the driest area in the world?
A. Atacama
B. Central Valley
C. Easter Island
D. Patagonia
Q: Copper from the Atacama helps make Chile the most prosperous and stable nation in South America. What nation is its largest trading partner?
A. Argentina
B. Brazil
C. China
D. United States
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