Use the sentences to answer the question.

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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Responses

a type of insect
a type of insect

man-made substances
man-made substances

network of woody vines
network of woody vines

scattered pieces of waste

1 answer

The word "debris" in the second sentence refers to "scattered pieces of waste." Therefore, the correct response is:

scattered pieces of waste