Question
As humans developed land, this resulted in the reduction of natural wildfires. Over time, the reduction of natural wildfires harmed the
natural cycle of ecosystems. Land management agencies started to introduce controlled burns in some areas to improve the health of
ecosystems. Controlled burns help reduce the number of weeds and repair ecosystems.
Which effect is a negative consequence of controlled burns?
• A. They allow some trees that require fires to release theirs seeds.
• B. They prevent dry plant matter from accumulating which can cause large wildfires.
O c. They reduce the occurrence of diseases in plants by preventing certain bacteria from spreading.
• D. They damage the soil because of the high temperatures which makes the land useless for agriculture.
Answer
D. They damage the soil because of the high temperatures which makes the land useless for agriculture.