Controlling of Fire

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Controlling of Fire: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Fire, Fire Extinguisher, Ignition Temperature, Water as Fire Extinguisher, Inflammable Substances, Carbon Dioxide as Fire Extinguisher, History of Matchstick and, Work of Fire Brigade

Important Questions on Controlling of Fire

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We can use water as a fire extinguisher for fires involving petrol.

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When should you call the fire brigade?

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What is the work of fire brigade?

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What are the disadvantages of fire?

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What are the five advantages of fire?

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What was the history of matchsticks?

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Name the chemical substances that are used in modern matchstick tips.

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Why ignition temperature is not same for all substances?

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Ignition temperature of all substances is same.

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Explain why a fire blanket act as a fire extinguisher?

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Why are fire blankets used for?

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The compound used to release the carbon dioxide near fire is:

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Which of the following is not required for combustion?

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The temperature at which a particular substance catches fire in the presence of oxygen is called

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Fire caused by a flammable oil is put off by _____.

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Never put off fire caused due to faulty electrical wiring with _____.

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A fire extinguisher sprays foam or gas to cut off _____.

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In each group of words, pick the odd one out. Give the other words a group name which tells what all of them are.

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Can a substance catch fire below its ignition temperature? (Yes/ No)

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Which of the following has lowest ignition temperature?