Fire Science Basics Test

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Wet wood is more difficult to ignite than dry wood. Wood wll be very difficult to ignite then when the moisture rises content above

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Combustible metals are classified as what type fuels?

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The vapor density of air is

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What fire phenomenon can occur when fresh air is introduced into the fire area during the smoldering phase?

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Wood and paper contain within their structure, approximately how much heat energy (in BTU) per pound?

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An example of reactive gas is

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Liquids that burn are classified as what type of fuels

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A liquid is classified as combustible if its flash point is

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Flashover occurs during what phase of fire?

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Helium is an example of what type of gas?

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Which of the following selection is an example of plant fiber?

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Radiated heat ( infrared/ultraviolet ) rays travel through space at the speed of

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Conduction is most accurately defined as

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Radiated heat waves will travel through space until they are absorbed by

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The specific gravity of water at 4 degress celsius is

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