How could wildfire immediately impact competition in a forest ecosystem? (1 point) Answer choices
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.
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A Competition would increase. Wildfire would increase the scarcity of resources, causing individuals to compete at higher rates.