Which of the Following Factors Does NOT Contribute to the Bush

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to the bush encroachment in Africa that is causing thorny plants to blind cheetahs?

• A) The acidified soil selects for the growth of thorny plants.
• B) Trees and shrubs are outcompeting the grasses of the grasslands.
• C) Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels are rising.
• D) Trees that grow faster are more likely to survive fires.

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