The term "ladder fuels" refers to _____________________.
A) an evolutionary hierarchy of flammable plants,from primitive ferns to complex flowering trees
B) a hierarchy of carbon-rich flammable materials,from wood to peat,coal,and petroleum products
C) vegetation of varying heights,which allow fire to quickly climb upward
D) fuel made of old woodworking scraps and workbenches
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