What is the role of radiation in keeping a wildfire burning?
A) Radiation from flames decreases the heat of the fire, leading to extinction.
B) Radiation from the Sun adds heat to the fire, causing it to burn more quickly.
C) Radiation from flames pre-heats fuel ahead of the fire, causing the fire to move forward.
D) Radiation from the Earth heats fire, causing it to burn more quickly.
E) Radiation from flames causes disease in trees and wildlife near the fire zone.
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