How could wildfire immediately impact competition in a forest ecosystem?

Question

a
Competition would increase. Wildfires would increase the scarcity of resources, causing individuals to compete at higher rates.
b
Competition would decrease. Wildfires would decrease the number of individuals competing for resources, making more resources available per individual.
c
Competition would remain the same. Wildfires would increase the scarcity of resources and decrease individuals competing, effectively balancing each other out.
d
Competition would decrease. Many ecosystems rely on wildfire to restore nutrients and germinate seeds; therefore, wildfire would increase resources available, lowering competition.

Answer 1

a. Competition would increase. Wildfires would increase the scarcity of resources, causing individuals to compete at higher rates.

Answer 2

The cones of lodgepole pine trees release their seeds when exposed to heat. Which abiotic event may benefit this plant?

a
flood
b
drought
c
tornado
d
fire

Answer 3

d. Fire