Question

meanings - natural resources
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read the passage. then answer the question.
forest fires are common and always cause damage. trees burn, as
does other vegetation, such as shrubs, grass, and wildflowers. some
animals and even houses burn if the forest fire is near where people
live. they also cause air pollution, which makes it harder for people
and animals to breathe.
when the amazon rainforest caught fire, the damage was
catastrophic. the average amount of land affected in a wildfire is 130
acres, but by march 2020, 4.6 million acres of the amazon rainforest
had burned.
what does vegetation mean in the passage?
a plants
b vegetables
c resting
d trees

Explanation:

The passage lists "shrubs, grass, and wildflowers" as examples of "vegetation", which are all types of plants. Option B (vegetables) is too narrow as it only refers to a specific kind of edible plants. Option C (resting) is unrelated in meaning. Option D (trees) is only one part of the examples given and not the comprehensive meaning.

Answer:

A. plants