Which statement describes the impact of a surface fire in a forest?
A) It burns whole trees.
B) It kills many mature trees.
C) It does not kill many seedlings.
D) It usually burns only the undergrowth.

Question

Which statement describes the impact of a surface fire in a forest? 
A) It burns whole trees. 
B) It kills many mature trees. 
C) It does not kill many seedlings. 
D) It usually burns only the undergrowth.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Surface fires typically burn only the undergrowth and leaf litter on the forest floor, sparing most mature trees and allowing the ecosystem to recover more quickly.

Which Statement Describes the Impact of a Surface Fire in a Forest