Certain trees, in fact, produce seeds only when fire heats them. If the fire removes the thick shrubs and undergrowth, the water supply increases, aiding other plants and local animals, Fire also many kill predatory insects or pest that live on and damage otherwise healthy trees.
Which set of context clues BEST points to the understanding of the meaning of undergrowth, in the second sentence?
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The context clues that best point to the understanding of the meaning of undergrowth are "thick shrubs" and "water supply increases." These clues suggest that undergrowth refers to the dense vegetation or plants that grow beneath the main vegetation or trees.