Use the accompanying figure to answer the following question
-Prescribed burns would be used in forests _________________
A)where there high densities of endangered species, such as tropical rainforests
B)that are subject to severe wild fires to remove fuel load and stimulate new growth
C)that have heavy recreational use to warn people about the dangers of fires
D)plagued with insects as a cheaper alternative to pesticides
E)to convert primary forests into secondary forests

Question

Use the accompanying figure to answer the following question
-Prescribed burns would be used in forests _________________
A)where there high densities of endangered species, such as tropical rainforests 
B)that are subject to severe wild fires to remove fuel load and stimulate new growth 
C)that have heavy recreational use to warn people about the dangers of fires 
D)plagued with insects as a cheaper alternative to pesticides 
E)to convert primary forests into secondary forests

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Prescribed burns are used in forests to reduce the risk of severe wildfires by removing excess fuel loads, such as dead wood and underbrush, and to stimulate new growth, which can help maintain the health of the forest ecosystem.

Use the Accompanying Figure to Answer the Following Question