How could wildfire immediately impact competition in a forest ecosystem?

Question

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

B. Competition would decrease. Wildfire would decrease the number of individuals competing for resources, making more resources available per individual.

C. Competition would remain the same. Wildfire 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. Wildfire would increase the scarcity of resources, causing individuals to compete at higher rates.