PT M20.S3.Q12 - Effective check on grass and bush fires

ferndude

Hi! I don't really understand why B is wrong even after reading numerous explanations. If areas subject to more fires (which is true when the level of rainfall drops below normal for an extended period of time like in a drought) tend to be less densely populated than areas where there are few such fires (where there is normal rainfall), doesn't this explain why there is less damage in areas during long periods of drought? There is less population or structural damage by the fires if there aren't a lot to begin with as opposed to ONE fire in a densely populated area would be disastrous even if there is normal rainfall.

Chris Nguyen

Here's a link to written explanations, let me know if this helps or you have any questions! https://7sage.com/discussion/#/discussion/26535/may-2020-flex-pt-written-explanations-here

Ahmadinejad

I think it's because the point of comparison is solely the differences in rainfall and that you'd have to assume you're making that comparison between different rainfalls within the same area. So yes, obviously, it is true that there is less property damage in less densely populated areas but it's just not relevant.

ferndude

Hi, could you explain what you mean by the "point of comparison is solely the differences in rainfall"?