Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE About Wildfires

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE about wildfires?

• A) Before humans evolved, fires that were ignited by lightning or volcanic eruptions would burn until they ran out of fuel or were extinguished naturally.
• B) Wildfires date back more than 350 million years when trees evolved and spread across the globe.
• C) Some species of trees have seed cones that open only after a fire.
• D) Early European settlers of North America brought the ability to use fire for heat, light, and cooking to Native Americans.
• E) Wildfires became more frequent and grew quicker about 20 million years ago when grasses evolved.

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Price Ceiling

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Price Ceiling

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