Fire in the taiga occurs often, resulting in decreased competition for vegetation adapted to repeated burning. This can lead to a shift towards a plant community dominated by species adapted to regular fires, such as certain types of grasses and shrubs. The other options (A, B, and D) are not as accurate in describing the effects of fire in the taiga.

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Fire in the Taiga

Question 22

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Fire in the taiga

A) damages trees resulting in excessively slow recovery due to low temperatures.
B) alters nutrient cycling making nutrients unavailable for trees.
C) occurs often,resulting in decreased competition for vegetation adapted to repeated burning.
D) results in systems dominated by grassland species.

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