The Best Time for Fires in the Tropical Savanna Is

The best time for fires in the tropical savanna is ________ because ________.

A) early in the dry season; the fires do not burn as hot at this time of the year
B) early in the dry season; fewer animals inhabit the region at this time of the year
C) late in the dry season; they supply nutrients for the coming spring growing season
D) late in the dry season; the fires do a better job of recycling nutrients at this time of the year