The frequency of crown fires will decrease if
A)forests are logged more frequently.
B)smaller forest fires are allowed to burn naturally.
C)deadwood is allowed to accumulate on the forest floors.
D)the environment experiences less precipitation.

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Allowing smaller forest fires to burn naturally can reduce the build-up of fuel, such as dead wood and underbrush, that can contribute to more intense fires. This can decrease the frequency of larger, more destructive crown fires. The other choices listed either do not contribute to decreasing crown fire frequency or may even increase the risk of crown fires.

The Frequency of Crown Fires Will Decrease If