The context clues that help identify the meaning of the word "vegetation" include the phrases "burns in wildland vegetation" and the examples that follow, such as "forests, grasslands, and savannas." These clues suggest that vegetation refers to the plant life and types of greenery found in natural areas.
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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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