CAPSULE 2FOREST FIRE

Direction for Computer Assisted lesson

Follow the Instruction given below:

This lesson is about the topic- FOREST FIRE.

This capsule contain suitable slides related to the

concept.

Necessary Pictures are provided in each slide.

Use mouse (single click) to move to the next slide.

Click on the textbox to get the response.

Please note the direction given by the computer.

Brain Teasers are provided for developing concepts

Brain relaxers are provided for self checking with

necessary explanation.

After completing the lesson the learners can

recapitulate the lesson through Test Your knowledge

session.

An uncontrolled fire occurring in nature is called forest fire.

Let us observe the picture and identify the factors involved in the creation of forest fire

PICTURE OF FOREST FIRELook at fig1 in which different factors are involved in the creation of forest fire.The most common hazard in forests is forests fire. from the figure identify the various factors involved in the creation of forest fire.

Fig:1 Fig:2

Fig:5

Lightning, volcanic eruption, sparks from rock falls, spontaneous combustion etc…

DEFINING THE TERM-FOREST FIRE

FOREST FIRES ARE CAUSED BY NATURAL FACTOR AND MANMANDE FACTORS

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The uncontrollable occurrence of fire in nature is called as forest fire. For eg:forest fire caused by

natural factor and human factors

Brain Teaser 2.1 Can forest fire be controlled up

to some extent?

Yes

Refer Brain Relaxer 2.1 Click

here

No

Forest fire causes imbalances in nature and endangers biodiversity by reducing faunal and floral wealth. Control of it is necessary for the security of biodiversity

HI,I am Candela small forest. Look at me, How beautiful I am? Birds and animals come to my lap and we enjoy a lot. God gave me this much beauty and care. But look at there, my sister vandella.she is the victim of a fire with everything lost, her beauty friends and her beautiful scenic beauty's may also face the same but for your sincere efforts in controlling forest fire not to happen in my body…. Here is

my

story

Find out the different factors involved in the formation of forest fire .

Here are some pictures of factors involved which create forest fire. Observe the pictures and identify the factors which leads to the occurrence of forest fire………….

HERE ARE SOME PICTURES OF FACTORS WHICH CAUSE FOREST FIRE. OBSERVE THE PICTURES AND IDENTIFY THE SOLUTIONS TO AVOID ALL SUCH FACTORS WHICH CAUSE FOREST FIRE.

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Factors solutionlightning Erection of lightning arresting devices at

specified locations in the forest

Volcanic eruption

Adequate arrangements to stop spreading of fire due to volcanic eruption base on forecasts

sparks from rock falls

Scientific methods and devices to be used to check sparks from rock falls

Spontaneous combustion

Avoid spontaneous combustion by conscientisation and also by rules and regulations

ENLARGING THE DEFINITION

Forest fire are caused by both man

made and natural factor

Forest plays an important role in the existence of both human beings and animals. Hence protection of it is necessary…..

Brain Teaser 2.2IS HUMAN ACTIVITY ALONE RESPONSIBLE FOR CAUING FIRE?

Yes No

Refer Brain Relaxer 2.2

Click here

Human factors can be controlled up to some extent in controlling

fire where as natural factors cannot be....

DEFINITION

Proper awareness can be provided to humans to control the level of causing forest fire.......

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CONCEPT FORMATION

C2) forest fire is a serious threat to both living and nonliving organism.......

UNIT 2

FOREST FIRE

THINKING SESSION

Brain Relaxer 2.1

Read to the news

From the above news it is clear that forest fire is a serious threat to the existent of both human beings and

animals

Brain Relaxer 2.2

Look at the Fig. 3

AWARENESS PROGRAMME TO CONTROL FORET FIRE

The occurrence of forest fire could be restricted through

proper awareness of the system.....

Test your knowledgeTEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

I ) Say True or False

1. Forest fire need not be taken care off

True False

2. Forest fire is caused by human activity alone

True False

3.Name the different causes of forest fire?Answer………………….

ANSWER KEY

A. Lightning

B.Volcanic eruption

C.Spark from rock falls

D.Spontaneous Combustion