The context clues that help identify the meaning of "vegetation" include the phrases "burns in wildland vegetation" and the mention of various ecosystems like forests, grasslands, and savannas. These clues suggest that "vegetation" refers to plant life or greenery present in these areas that can be affected by wildfires.
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A wildfire is an uncontrolled fire that burns in wildland vegetation, often in rural areas. Wildfires can burn in forests, grasslands, savannas, and other ecosystems and have been doing so for hundreds of millions of years. They are not limited to a particular continent or environment.
In 2-3 sentences, explain which context clues help you identify the meaning of the word vegetation in the first sentence.
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