Most forest fires and wildfires are natural. They clear away debris, old brush, and dying trees, leaving heartier trees behind that are better able to grow.

Which of the following describes what the word debris means in the second sentence?

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a type of insect
a type of insect

scattered pieces of waste
scattered pieces of waste

network of woody vines
network of woody vines

man-made substances

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scattered pieces of waste