Forest fires often have some benefits to the ecosystem. for example, when a forest fire occurs, large trees are cleared, and new
sprouting seedlings benefit from increased exposure to sunlight. also, if there is no forest fire for a long period of time, dry debris
from trees can build up on the ground and become a fire hazard. such a fire hazard would result in a catastrophic fire
because of this, many government organizations administer controlled fires to preserve the ecosystem. which of the following
best describes the human effect on the environment when using controlled fires?