Question

Every year, millions of acres of land are cleared by uncontrolled forest fires. Which of the following best describes a consequence of these catastrophic events?
A. Biodiversity will increase as new species move into the cleared area.
B. Invasive species will quickly take over the disturbed area.
C. Oxygen levels decrease rapidly in the areas near the fire.
D. Only the plants that benefit from fire will survive.

Answer 1

Only the plants that benefit from fire will survive best describes a consequence of these catastrophic events.

Answer 2

Answer: D. Only the plants that benefit from fire will survive.

Explanation:

The forest fire can be a catastrophic event which can be either generated naturally or induced by humans. The uncontrolled forests fire can cause harm to the floral and faunal species of the region. But some plants such as coniferous trees like pine are adapted to the forests fires. These plants have woody cones. The woody cones are covered with a resin. The resin is generally melted by the forests fires which helps in the dispersal of seeds of these plants.