Question

Certain trees, in fact, produce seeds only when fire heats them. If the fire removes
thick shrubs and undergrowth, the water supply increases, aiding other plants and local
animals. Fire also may kill predatory insects or pests that live on and damage
otherwise healthy trees.
Which set of context clues best points to the correct definition of undergrowth in the second
sentence?
(1 point)

Answer 1

The context clues that best point to the definition of "undergrowth" in the second sentence include "thick shrubs" and "fire removes." These clues suggest that undergrowth refers to the dense vegetation or lower layer of plants found beneath the taller trees in a forest. The removal of this undergrowth by fire indicates that it is composed of smaller plants and shrubs that can be present in a forest ecosystem.