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Sobre interpretação de texto | reading comprehension em inglês
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Q2567198
Inglês
Hélène Dutrieu received a nickname that was given to her
due to
Q2567197
Inglês
The narrator concludes that
Q2567196
Inglês
The sentence that expresses disappointment is
Q2567195
Inglês
Grown-ups are not scared of the little prince’s drawings
because
Q2567194
Inglês
About the career change portrayed in the text, it is possible to
say that the narrator was
Ano: 2024
Banca:
PM-MG
Órgão:
PM-MG
Prova:
PM-MG - 2024 - PM-MG - Soldado Especialista - Técnico em Patologia Clínica |
Q2547480
Inglês
Texto associado
Leia o texto e responda a questão.
Read the text and provide responses to question.
California woman arrested in theft of 65 Stanley cups - valued at nearly $2,500
By C Mandler
January 22, 2024 / 3:05 PM EST / CBS News
On Jan. 17, police in Roseville, California, discovered a 23-year-old woman had allegedly absconded with 65 Stanley cups from a nearby store — worth nearly $2,500.
"Staff saw a woman take a shopping cart full of Stanley water bottles without paying for them," said the Roseville Police Department in a statement on Facebook.
After being confronted by retail staff, the woman refused to stop, stuffing the cups into her car. She was subsequently arrested on a charge of grand theft and has yet to be identified by officers.
"While Stanley Quenchers are all the rage, we strongly advise against turning to crime to fulfill your hydration habits," said the Roseville police.
One commenter on the post pointed out that in addition to the trove of cups in the trunk and front seat, there was also a bright red Stanley cup in the cup holder, which they hoped police also confiscated. Colorful Stanley cups caused consumer mayhem earlier this month when the brand dropped a limited-edition batch of Valentine's Day colors of the popular tumbler at in-Target Starbucks locations.
Viral video showed shoppers running toward displays of the cups, as well as long lines of consumers waiting to get their hands on one of the coveted Quenchers.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/stanley-cups-theft-california-target-2500-65/ (First published on January 22, 2024 /3:05PM EST)
C Mandler is a social media producer and trending topics writer for CBS News, focusing on American politics and LGBTQ+ issues.
FIGURA 1
Fonte: CBS NEWS, 2024.
Based on the information provided in the text, select the correct statement explaining why
the Roseville police advised against involvement in criminal activities:
Ano: 2024
Banca:
PM-MG
Órgão:
PM-MG
Prova:
PM-MG - 2024 - PM-MG - Soldado Especialista - Técnico em Patologia Clínica |
Q2547479
Inglês
Texto associado
Leia o texto e responda a questão.
Read the text and provide responses to question.
California woman arrested in theft of 65 Stanley cups - valued at nearly $2,500
By C Mandler
January 22, 2024 / 3:05 PM EST / CBS News
On Jan. 17, police in Roseville, California, discovered a 23-year-old woman had allegedly absconded with 65 Stanley cups from a nearby store — worth nearly $2,500.
"Staff saw a woman take a shopping cart full of Stanley water bottles without paying for them," said the Roseville Police Department in a statement on Facebook.
After being confronted by retail staff, the woman refused to stop, stuffing the cups into her car. She was subsequently arrested on a charge of grand theft and has yet to be identified by officers.
"While Stanley Quenchers are all the rage, we strongly advise against turning to crime to fulfill your hydration habits," said the Roseville police.
One commenter on the post pointed out that in addition to the trove of cups in the trunk and front seat, there was also a bright red Stanley cup in the cup holder, which they hoped police also confiscated. Colorful Stanley cups caused consumer mayhem earlier this month when the brand dropped a limited-edition batch of Valentine's Day colors of the popular tumbler at in-Target Starbucks locations.
Viral video showed shoppers running toward displays of the cups, as well as long lines of consumers waiting to get their hands on one of the coveted Quenchers.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/stanley-cups-theft-california-target-2500-65/ (First published on January 22, 2024 /3:05PM EST)
C Mandler is a social media producer and trending topics writer for CBS News, focusing on American politics and LGBTQ+ issues.
FIGURA 1
Fonte: CBS NEWS, 2024.
Given the context provided in the article, select the potential motives behind the woman's
decision to steal the cups.
Ano: 2024
Banca:
PM-MG
Órgão:
PM-MG
Prova:
PM-MG - 2024 - PM-MG - Soldado Especialista - Técnico em Prótese Dentária |
Q2545670
Inglês
Texto associado
Leia o texto e responda a questão.
Read the text and provide response to question.
California woman arrested in theft of 65 Stanley cups - valued at nearly $2,500
By C Mandler
January 22, 2024 / 3:05 PM EST / CBS News
On Jan. 17, police in Roseville, California, discovered a 23-year-old woman had allegedly absconded with 65 Stanley cups from a nearby store — worth nearly $2,500.
"Staff saw a woman take a shopping cart full of Stanley water bottles without paying for them," said the Roseville Police Department in a statement on Facebook.
After being confronted by retail staff, the woman refused to stop, stuffing the cups into her car. She was subsequently arrested on a charge of grand theft and has yet to be identified by officers.
"While Stanley Quenchers are all the rage, we strongly advise against turning to crime to fulfill your hydration habits," said the Roseville police.
One commenter on the post pointed out that in addition to the trove of cups in the trunk and front seat, there was also a bright red Stanley cup in the cup holder, which they hoped police also confiscated. Colorful Stanley cups caused consumer mayhem earlier this month when the brand dropped a limited-edition batch of Valentine's Day colors of the popular tumbler at in-Target Starbucks locations.
Viral video showed shoppers running toward displays of the cups, as well as long lines of consumers waiting to get their hands on one of the coveted Quenchers.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/stanley-cups-theft-california-target-2500-65/ (First published on January 22, 2024 /3:05PM EST)
C Mandler is a social media producer and trending topics writer for CBS News, focusing on American politics and LGBTQ+ issues.
FIGURA 1
Fonte: CBS NEWS, 2024.
Given the context provided in the article, select the potential motives behind the woman's
decision to steal the cups.
Ano: 2024
Banca:
PM-MG
Órgão:
PM-MG
Prova:
PM-MG - 2024 - PM-MG - Soldado Especialista - Técnico em Farmácia |
Q2543418
Inglês
Texto associado
Leia o texto e responda a questão.
Read the text and provide responses to question.
California woman arrested in theft of 65 Stanley cups - valued at nearly $2,500
By C Mandler
January 22, 2024 / 3:05 PM EST / CBS News
On Jan. 17, police in Roseville, California, discovered a 23-year-old woman had allegedly absconded with 65 Stanley cups from a nearby store — worth nearly $2,500.
"Staff saw a woman take a shopping cart full of Stanley water bottles without paying for them," said the Roseville Police Department in a statement on Facebook.
After being confronted by retail staff, the woman refused to stop, stuffing the cups into her car. She was subsequently arrested on a charge of grand theft and has yet to be identified by officers.
"While Stanley Quenchers are all the rage, we strongly advise against turning to crime to fulfill your hydration habits," said the Roseville police.
One commenter on the post pointed out that in addition to the trove of cups in the trunk and front seat, there was also a bright red Stanley cup in the cup holder, which they hoped police also confiscated. Colorful Stanley cups caused consumer mayhem earlier this month when the brand dropped a limited-edition batch of Valentine's Day colors of the popular tumbler at in-Target Starbucks locations.
Viral video showed shoppers running toward displays of the cups, as well as long lines of consumers waiting to get their hands on one of the coveted Quenchers.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/stanley-cups-theft-california-target-2500-65/ (First published on January 22, 2024 /3:05PM EST)
C Mandler is a social media producer and trending topics writer for CBS News, focusing on American politics and LGBTQ+ issues.
Considering the events detailed in the article, choose the statement that outlines the events
leading to the arrest of the author.
Ano: 2024
Banca:
PM-MG
Órgão:
PM-MG
Prova:
PM-MG - 2024 - PM-MG - Soldado Especialista - Técnico em Enfermagem |
Q2543322
Inglês
Texto associado
Leia o texto e responda a questão.
Read the text and provide responses to question.
California woman arrested in theft of 65 Stanley cups - valued at nearly $2,500
By C Mandler
January 22, 2024 / 3:05 PM EST / CBS News
On Jan. 17, police in Roseville, California, discovered a 23-year-old woman had allegedly absconded with 65
Stanley cups from a nearby store — worth nearly $2,500.
"Staff saw a woman take a shopping cart full of Stanley water bottles without paying for them," said the
Roseville Police Department in a statement on Facebook.
After being confronted by retail staff, the woman refused to stop, stuffing the cups into her car. She was
subsequently arrested on a charge of grand theft and has yet to be identified by officers.
"While Stanley Quenchers are all the rage, we strongly advise against turning to crime to fulfill your hydration
habits," said the Roseville police.
One commenter on the post pointed out that in addition to the trove of cups in the trunk and front seat, there
was also a bright red Stanley cup in the cup holder, which they hoped police also confiscated. Colorful Stanley
cups caused consumer mayhem earlier this month when the brand dropped a limited-edition batch of
Valentine's Day colors of the popular tumbler at in-Target Starbucks locations.
Viral video showed shoppers running toward displays of the cups, as well as long lines of consumers waiting
to get their hands on one of the coveted Quenchers.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/stanley-cups-theft-california-target-2500-65/ (First published on January 22,
2024 /3:05PM EST)
C Mandler is a social media producer and trending topics writer for CBS News, focusing on American politics
and LGBTQ+ issues.
Fonte: CBS NEWS, 2024.
Based on the information provided in the text, select the correct statement explaining what
the Roseville police statement suggests about the popularity of Stanley Quenchers:
Ano: 2024
Banca:
PM-MG
Órgão:
PM-MG
Prova:
PM-MG - 2024 - PM-MG - Soldado Especialista - Técnico em Enfermagem |
Q2543320
Inglês
Texto associado
Leia o texto e responda a questão.
Read the text and provide responses to question.
California woman arrested in theft of 65 Stanley cups - valued at nearly $2,500
By C Mandler
January 22, 2024 / 3:05 PM EST / CBS News
On Jan. 17, police in Roseville, California, discovered a 23-year-old woman had allegedly absconded with 65
Stanley cups from a nearby store — worth nearly $2,500.
"Staff saw a woman take a shopping cart full of Stanley water bottles without paying for them," said the
Roseville Police Department in a statement on Facebook.
After being confronted by retail staff, the woman refused to stop, stuffing the cups into her car. She was
subsequently arrested on a charge of grand theft and has yet to be identified by officers.
"While Stanley Quenchers are all the rage, we strongly advise against turning to crime to fulfill your hydration
habits," said the Roseville police.
One commenter on the post pointed out that in addition to the trove of cups in the trunk and front seat, there
was also a bright red Stanley cup in the cup holder, which they hoped police also confiscated. Colorful Stanley
cups caused consumer mayhem earlier this month when the brand dropped a limited-edition batch of
Valentine's Day colors of the popular tumbler at in-Target Starbucks locations.
Viral video showed shoppers running toward displays of the cups, as well as long lines of consumers waiting
to get their hands on one of the coveted Quenchers.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/stanley-cups-theft-california-target-2500-65/ (First published on January 22,
2024 /3:05PM EST)
C Mandler is a social media producer and trending topics writer for CBS News, focusing on American politics
and LGBTQ+ issues.
Fonte: CBS NEWS, 2024.
Based on the information provided in the text, select the correct statement explaining why
the Roseville police advised against involvement in criminal activities:
Q2463491
Inglês
Texto associado
Read Text II and answer the question that follow it
Text II
Diversity, Inclusion and Gender Equity in the
Forest Management and Fire Prevention Program in Brazil
Women make up more than half of Brazil’s population and
account for 47 million (~50%) of the labor market. Despite these
numbers, women are still underrepresented in many sectors:
they occupy 37% of leadership positions in private companies;
only 15% and 13%, respectively, are federal Representatives and
Senators; and only 12% of cities have women as mayors. The
fewer women there are in leadership positions and in politics, the
lower the representation and scope of their interests and needs.
Coupled with that, men’s wages are, on average, 24% higher
than women’s who hold the same position. Furthermore,
Brazilian women dedicate, on average, 10.4 hours/week more
than men to household chores and caring for family members
(for example, children and the elderly), a type of work
characterized as “domestic” and unpaid. As a result, women
dedicate less time to professional improvement relative to men.
The fewer women in mixed gender work teams, the less likely
women are to excel in their roles and positions.
In Integrated Fire Management (IFM), women face similar
challenges, whether in coordination roles or technical and
operational ones. In Brazil, specifically, Solis and colleagues1
identified that there are no regulations or guidelines that
promote multiculturalism and gender equity in the processes of
hiring forest fire brigades. Although gender equity in IFM is
recognized, in Brazil this debate is still informal and poorly
documented.
1
Solis I, Vera J, Aguado RC, et al. Diagnóstico de Manejo do Fogo no
Brasil. Brasília, Brasil, 2021.
Adapted from https://pcabhub.org/en-us/resources/general-publications/genderand-fire-usfs.pdf
When the text mentions “hiring forest fire brigades”
(3rd paragraph), it refers to the process of
Q2463490
Inglês
Texto associado
Read Text II and answer the question that follow it
Text II
Diversity, Inclusion and Gender Equity in the
Forest Management and Fire Prevention Program in Brazil
Women make up more than half of Brazil’s population and
account for 47 million (~50%) of the labor market. Despite these
numbers, women are still underrepresented in many sectors:
they occupy 37% of leadership positions in private companies;
only 15% and 13%, respectively, are federal Representatives and
Senators; and only 12% of cities have women as mayors. The
fewer women there are in leadership positions and in politics, the
lower the representation and scope of their interests and needs.
Coupled with that, men’s wages are, on average, 24% higher
than women’s who hold the same position. Furthermore,
Brazilian women dedicate, on average, 10.4 hours/week more
than men to household chores and caring for family members
(for example, children and the elderly), a type of work
characterized as “domestic” and unpaid. As a result, women
dedicate less time to professional improvement relative to men.
The fewer women in mixed gender work teams, the less likely
women are to excel in their roles and positions.
In Integrated Fire Management (IFM), women face similar
challenges, whether in coordination roles or technical and
operational ones. In Brazil, specifically, Solis and colleagues1
identified that there are no regulations or guidelines that
promote multiculturalism and gender equity in the processes of
hiring forest fire brigades. Although gender equity in IFM is
recognized, in Brazil this debate is still informal and poorly
documented.
1
Solis I, Vera J, Aguado RC, et al. Diagnóstico de Manejo do Fogo no
Brasil. Brasília, Brasil, 2021.
Adapted from https://pcabhub.org/en-us/resources/general-publications/genderand-fire-usfs.pdf
The structure of the sentence “whether in coordination roles or
technical and operational ones” (3rd paragraph) signals a(n):
Q2463488
Inglês
Texto associado
Read Text II and answer the question that follow it
Text II
Diversity, Inclusion and Gender Equity in the
Forest Management and Fire Prevention Program in Brazil
Women make up more than half of Brazil’s population and
account for 47 million (~50%) of the labor market. Despite these
numbers, women are still underrepresented in many sectors:
they occupy 37% of leadership positions in private companies;
only 15% and 13%, respectively, are federal Representatives and
Senators; and only 12% of cities have women as mayors. The
fewer women there are in leadership positions and in politics, the
lower the representation and scope of their interests and needs.
Coupled with that, men’s wages are, on average, 24% higher
than women’s who hold the same position. Furthermore,
Brazilian women dedicate, on average, 10.4 hours/week more
than men to household chores and caring for family members
(for example, children and the elderly), a type of work
characterized as “domestic” and unpaid. As a result, women
dedicate less time to professional improvement relative to men.
The fewer women in mixed gender work teams, the less likely
women are to excel in their roles and positions.
In Integrated Fire Management (IFM), women face similar
challenges, whether in coordination roles or technical and
operational ones. In Brazil, specifically, Solis and colleagues1
identified that there are no regulations or guidelines that
promote multiculturalism and gender equity in the processes of
hiring forest fire brigades. Although gender equity in IFM is
recognized, in Brazil this debate is still informal and poorly
documented.
1
Solis I, Vera J, Aguado RC, et al. Diagnóstico de Manejo do Fogo no
Brasil. Brasília, Brasil, 2021.
Adapted from https://pcabhub.org/en-us/resources/general-publications/genderand-fire-usfs.pdf
The percentage in “24% higher than women’s” (2nd paragraph)
refers to women’s
Q2463487
Inglês
Texto associado
Read Text II and answer the question that follow it
Text II
Diversity, Inclusion and Gender Equity in the
Forest Management and Fire Prevention Program in Brazil
Women make up more than half of Brazil’s population and
account for 47 million (~50%) of the labor market. Despite these
numbers, women are still underrepresented in many sectors:
they occupy 37% of leadership positions in private companies;
only 15% and 13%, respectively, are federal Representatives and
Senators; and only 12% of cities have women as mayors. The
fewer women there are in leadership positions and in politics, the
lower the representation and scope of their interests and needs.
Coupled with that, men’s wages are, on average, 24% higher
than women’s who hold the same position. Furthermore,
Brazilian women dedicate, on average, 10.4 hours/week more
than men to household chores and caring for family members
(for example, children and the elderly), a type of work
characterized as “domestic” and unpaid. As a result, women
dedicate less time to professional improvement relative to men.
The fewer women in mixed gender work teams, the less likely
women are to excel in their roles and positions.
In Integrated Fire Management (IFM), women face similar
challenges, whether in coordination roles or technical and
operational ones. In Brazil, specifically, Solis and colleagues1
identified that there are no regulations or guidelines that
promote multiculturalism and gender equity in the processes of
hiring forest fire brigades. Although gender equity in IFM is
recognized, in Brazil this debate is still informal and poorly
documented.
1
Solis I, Vera J, Aguado RC, et al. Diagnóstico de Manejo do Fogo no
Brasil. Brasília, Brasil, 2021.
Adapted from https://pcabhub.org/en-us/resources/general-publications/genderand-fire-usfs.pdf
Analyse the assertions below based on Text II:
I. Most political positions in Brazil are today taken up by women.
II. Housework is one of the factors that may prevent women from getting better qualification.
III. Brazil has contributed with extensive evidence for the debate on gender equity in fire management.
Choose the correct answer:
I. Most political positions in Brazil are today taken up by women.
II. Housework is one of the factors that may prevent women from getting better qualification.
III. Brazil has contributed with extensive evidence for the debate on gender equity in fire management.
Choose the correct answer:
Q2463486
Inglês
Texto associado
Read Text I and answer the question that follow it
Text I
Impact of Climate Change on Firefighting
Extends Beyond Wildfires
Global warming is often mentioned as a factor in the
accelerating frequency and intensity of wildfires. However, there
are other consequences of global warming that impact the fire
service, including new hazards and medical emergencies,
emerging training challenges, population migration, and
technology developments.
Climate change is often discussed as a future event. However,
the impact of wildfires is just the most obvious example of how
climate change is already impacting the world, and fire and
emergency personnel will be called on to mitigate the effects.
The most obvious and extreme impact of global warming can
be seen in the increase of frequency and intensity of wildfires.
Hotter and drier weather is extending the wildfire season (maybe
to become year-round?). Higher temperatures, low humidity, less
rainfall, and high wind increase the likelihood of wildfires.
Adapted from: https://www.thebigredguide.com/insights/impact-climate-changefirefighting-extends-wildfires-editor-s-dispatch.1645685564.html
To “increase the likelihood” (3rd paragraph) means to raise the
Q2463482
Inglês
Texto associado
Read Text I and answer the question that follow it
Text I
Impact of Climate Change on Firefighting
Extends Beyond Wildfires
Global warming is often mentioned as a factor in the
accelerating frequency and intensity of wildfires. However, there
are other consequences of global warming that impact the fire
service, including new hazards and medical emergencies,
emerging training challenges, population migration, and
technology developments.
Climate change is often discussed as a future event. However,
the impact of wildfires is just the most obvious example of how
climate change is already impacting the world, and fire and
emergency personnel will be called on to mitigate the effects.
The most obvious and extreme impact of global warming can
be seen in the increase of frequency and intensity of wildfires.
Hotter and drier weather is extending the wildfire season (maybe
to become year-round?). Higher temperatures, low humidity, less
rainfall, and high wind increase the likelihood of wildfires.
Adapted from: https://www.thebigredguide.com/insights/impact-climate-changefirefighting-extends-wildfires-editor-s-dispatch.1645685564.html
Based on Text I, mark the statements below as TRUE (T) or
FALSE (F).
I. The effects of climate change exclude wildfires.
II. Global warming is not a current problem.
III. The number of wildfires has been on the rise.
The statements are, respectively,
I. The effects of climate change exclude wildfires.
II. Global warming is not a current problem.
III. The number of wildfires has been on the rise.
The statements are, respectively,
Ano: 2024
Banca:
CESPE / CEBRASPE
Órgão:
CBM-PA
Prova:
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2024 - CBM-PA - Oficial do Corpo de Bombeiros |
Q2350475
Inglês
Texto associado
Text 1A2-II
Chagas disease, also known as American trypanosomiasis, is
a potentially life-threatening illness caused by the protozoan
parasite Trypanosoma cruzi. About 6-7 million people worldwide
are estimated to be infected with T. cruzi. The disease is found
mainly in endemic areas of 21 continental Latin American
countries, where it has been mostly transmitted to humans and
other mammals by contact with feces or urine of triatomine bugs
(vector-borne), known as kissing bugs, among many other
popular names, depending on the geographical area.
Chagas disease is named after Carlos Ribeiro Justiniano
Chagas, a Brazilian physician and researcher who discovered the
disease in 1909. Chagas disease was once entirely confined to
continental rural areas of the Region of the Americas (excluding
the Caribbean islands). Due to increased population mobility
over previous decades, most infected people now live in urban
settings and the infection has been increasingly detected in the
United States of America, Canada, and many European and some
African, Eastern Mediterranean and Western Pacific countries.
Chagas disease’s transmission is caused by T. cruzi
parasites, which are mainly transmitted by contact with
feces/urine of infected blood-sucking triatomine bugs. Normally
they hide during the day and become active at night when they
feed on animal blood, including human blood. They usually bite
an exposed area of skin such as the face (hence its common
name, kissing bug), and the bug defecates or urinates close to the
bite. The parasites enter the body when the person instinctively
smears the bug’s feces or urine into the bite, other skin breaks,
the eyes, or the mouth. T. cruzi can also be transmitted by
consumption of food or beverages contaminated with T. cruzi
through, for example, contact with feces or urine of infected
triatomine bugs or common opossums. This kind of transmission
typically causes outbreaks with more severe cases and mortality;
passage from an infected mother to her newborn during
pregnancy or childbirth; blood or blood product transfusion from
infected donors; some organ transplants using organs from
infected donors; and laboratory accidents.
Internet: <who.int> (adapted).
Regarding the transmission of Chagas disease, according to text
1A2-II, judge the following items.
I Blood product transfusion from infected donors can transmit the disease.
II The also called kissing bug’s feces and urine carry the protozoan parasite.
III Infected pregnant women cannot contaminate their babies during pregnancy or childbirth.
IV Contaminated food or drinks can transmit Chagas disease to people.
Choose the correct option.
I Blood product transfusion from infected donors can transmit the disease.
II The also called kissing bug’s feces and urine carry the protozoan parasite.
III Infected pregnant women cannot contaminate their babies during pregnancy or childbirth.
IV Contaminated food or drinks can transmit Chagas disease to people.
Choose the correct option.
Ano: 2024
Banca:
CESPE / CEBRASPE
Órgão:
CBM-PA
Prova:
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2024 - CBM-PA - Oficial do Corpo de Bombeiros |
Q2350472
Inglês
Texto associado
Text 1A2-I
In 2020, the state of California experienced its worst
wildfire season on record, with the Bay Area fire becoming one
of the largest wildfires in American history. By the end of the
year, the state recorded more than 8,600 blazes that burned down
over 4 million acres of land, accounting for more than 4% of the
state’s total land area.
California is known for its wildfire seasons, which usually
take place between late summer and early autumn, though they
have been getting significantly more intense, destructive, and
longer in the past two decades. At least one-third of the worst
wildfires in USA (United States of America) history occurred in
California. But what causes California such susceptibility to
wildfires in the first place and what is causing the exacerbation
of it?
Wildfires can occur naturally and as a result of human
activity, but three elements must be present for a wildfire to start.
Fuel: Any flammable material surrounding a fire, which can
come in the form of live or dead trees, dry vegetation, and other
organic matter; Air: An abundance of oxygen supply. Heat
sources: to ignite and burn the fuel. This could take the form of
lightning strikes or human sources such as campfires or
cigarettes.
Natural wildfires, which are classified as natural disasters
by the Environmental Protection Agency, can start during low
precipitation, dry weather and droughts. During these conditions,
dry vegetation becomes the perfect fuel for wildfires and when
lightning strikes, it ignites a fire that can spread rapidly with the
aid of strong winds and elevated temperatures.
Internet: <earth.org> (adapted).
In text 1A2-I, the excerpt “they have been getting significantly
more intense, destructive, and longer in the past two decades”
(first sentence of the second paragraph) conveys the idea that the
wildfire seasons in California
Ano: 2024
Banca:
CESPE / CEBRASPE
Órgão:
CBM-PA
Prova:
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2024 - CBM-PA - Oficial do Corpo de Bombeiros |
Q2350471
Inglês
Texto associado
Text 1A2-I
In 2020, the state of California experienced its worst
wildfire season on record, with the Bay Area fire becoming one
of the largest wildfires in American history. By the end of the
year, the state recorded more than 8,600 blazes that burned down
over 4 million acres of land, accounting for more than 4% of the
state’s total land area.
California is known for its wildfire seasons, which usually
take place between late summer and early autumn, though they
have been getting significantly more intense, destructive, and
longer in the past two decades. At least one-third of the worst
wildfires in USA (United States of America) history occurred in
California. But what causes California such susceptibility to
wildfires in the first place and what is causing the exacerbation
of it?
Wildfires can occur naturally and as a result of human
activity, but three elements must be present for a wildfire to start.
Fuel: Any flammable material surrounding a fire, which can
come in the form of live or dead trees, dry vegetation, and other
organic matter; Air: An abundance of oxygen supply. Heat
sources: to ignite and burn the fuel. This could take the form of
lightning strikes or human sources such as campfires or
cigarettes.
Natural wildfires, which are classified as natural disasters
by the Environmental Protection Agency, can start during low
precipitation, dry weather and droughts. During these conditions,
dry vegetation becomes the perfect fuel for wildfires and when
lightning strikes, it ignites a fire that can spread rapidly with the
aid of strong winds and elevated temperatures.
Internet: <earth.org> (adapted).
According to text 1A2-I, it is correct to affirm that
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