Certain trees, in fact, produce seeds only when fire heats them. If the fire removes thick shrubs and undergrowth, fire also may kill supply increases, aiding other plants and local animals. Fire also may kill predatorys insects or pests that live in on and damage otherwise healthy trees.
Which set of context clues best points to the correct definition of undergrowth in the second sentence?
" Insects, pests, fire."
" Water, plants, animals"
" Thick shrubs, plants, trees"
" Seeds, fire. animals "
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The set of context clues that best points to the correct definition of "undergrowth" in the second sentence is:
"Thick shrubs, plants, trees."
This choice provides context that connects undergrowth to other plant life, suggesting it refers to the lower vegetation in a forest or similar area.
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