Where's The Fire?

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. At what temperature in degrees Fahrenheit will dry paper combust? (Or, to be more technical, what is the autoignition temperature of dry paper in degrees Fahrenheit?) 461 431 441 451

2. What chemical compounds are the primary by-products of a conventional wood fire? Carbon Monoxide and Carbon Dioxide (CO and CO2) Carbon Dioxide and Water Vapor (CO2 and H2O) Carbon Monoxide and Water Vapor (CO and H2O) Oxygen and Water Vapor (O2 and H2O)

3. Which of the following characteristics can most readily be determined by the color of a flame? Temperature of the fire How long the fire has already burned Amount of fuel being consumed Rate of fuel consumption

4. An "Eternal Flame" burns near the grave of which U.S. president? Answer: (Last name only)

5. The bright electrical discharge sometimes seen atop tall buildings and ship masts during storms is named after a famous saint. What is his name? Answer: (One word, 4 letters)

6. What country music legend was the first to record the song "Ring of Fire"? Johnny Cash Willie Nelson Hank Williams Chet Atkins

7. In what ancient religion is fire of central importance? Zoroastrianism Sikhism Hinduism Buddhism

8. Photinus pyralis, otherwise known as the Lightning Bug, is also known as what? Answer: (One or Two Words (NOT "the"))

9. Forest fires are crucial to certain ecosystems. True or False? True False

10. In what American city was the first organized volunteer fire company intended for the protection of the public at large founded in 1736? Answer: (One Word)