In mediterranean climate regions like portions of california, a wetter than normal winter often leads to greater severity of fires the following summer. this seeming paradox occurs because increased rain leads to . a greater accumulation of chapparal biomassb. higher pollination rates of annual flowersc. greater recreational use of parklandsd. greater erosion and damage of access roadse. decreased summer rainfall

A greater accumulation of chaparral biomass

Explanation:

In its natural state, chaparral is characterized by infrequent fires, with intervals ranging between 30-50+ years. The fires are high intensity and stand-replacing. Recent human activity has increased fire frequency. The shoots of the Chaparral plants do not have thick bark, therefore, they are not very resistant; however, the vegetative recovery is resilient (with long fire-free periods) because its regeneration is rapid from dormant seed banks and root-crowns.