Question

1. during dormancy, grasses enter a state of temporary metabolic inactivity to conserve water and nutrients. in experiment 1, what is the most likely reason the average maximum temperature for the dormant - season prescribed fire was almost twice that of the growing - season prescribed fire? f. the temperature of the dormant season is greater than that of the growing season, so the dormant - season fires burned hotter. g. more wind during the dormant season spread the fires at a faster rate. h. the fuel for the dormant - season fires had lower moisture content, so they produced hotter maximum temperatures. j. the average fuel load was greater for the dormant - season fires than for the growing - season fires.

Explanation:

During dormancy, grasses are in a metabolic - inactive state. The fuel (grasses) for dormant - season fires likely has lower moisture content as the plants are conserving water. Dryer fuel burns hotter, which can explain why the average maximum temperature for dormant - season prescribed fires is almost twice that of growing - season prescribed fires.

Answer:

H. The fuel for the dormant - season fires had lower moisture content, so they produced hotter maximum temperatures.