Use the paragraph to answer the prompt. Most forest fires and wildfires are natural. They clear away debris, old brush, and dying trees, leaving heartier trees better able to grow. In fact, some trees only produce seeds when heated by fire. If a wildfire removes thick shrubs and undergrowth, the water supply increases, which helps other plants and local animals. Fire may also kill predatory insects or pests that live on and damage otherwise healthy trees. In two sentences, identify the main idea and at least one supporting detail of this paragraph. (2 points)

Answer 1

The main idea of the paragraph is that forest fires and wildfires play a natural role in maintaining and improving forest health. A supporting detail is that some trees only produce seeds when heated by fire, and wildfires can also increase the water supply for other plants and animals by clearing away thick shrubs and undergrowth.