Which answer best describes the results of fires being used effectively in forests? (1 point)

Responses

Dangerous underbrush can be cleared out, vital nutrients are brought to the soil, and insect populations are controlled.
Dangerous underbrush can be cleared out, vital nutrients are brought to the soil, and insect populations are controlled.

Slash and burn agriculture can clear more land than desired, spreading to other areas.
Slash and burn agriculture can clear more land than desired, spreading to other areas.

Trees act as a barrier from the rocky terrain of mountains, and their roots help stabilize the earth.
Trees act as a barrier from the rocky terrain of mountains, and their roots help stabilize the earth.

The population of local wildlife can be introduced, maintained, and managed.

1 answer

The answer that best describes the results of fires being used effectively in forests is:

Dangerous underbrush can be cleared out, vital nutrients are brought to the soil, and insect populations are controlled.

This response highlights the beneficial effects of controlled burns in forest management.