Fires in the Mojave Dessert Are Occurring More Frequently Because

question 12

Multiple Choice

Fires in the Mojave Dessert are occurring more frequently because of the introduction of nonnative grasses that have become invasive.How are these grasses able to persist?

• A) The grasses are able to outcompete native plants for space.
• B) The grasses are able to grow back faster than native plants.
• C) The grasses do not persist, and instead die after a fire.
• D) The grasses have evolved fire resistance and they don't burn.

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