Building Vocabulary Online Practice 1 of 121 of 12 Items Question Use the sentences to answer the question. Most forest fires and wildfires are natural. They clear away debris, old brush, and dying trees, leaving heartier trees behind that are better able to grow. Which of the following describes what the word debris means in the second sentence? (1 point) Responses scattered pieces of waste scattered pieces of waste network of woody vines network of woody vines man-made substances man-made substances a type of insect
The word "debris" means scattered pieces of waste in the second sentence.
To find the definition of the word "debris" in the given sentence, you can use an online dictionary. Here's how you can do it:
1. Open a web browser.
2. Type "debris definition" in the search bar and hit Enter.
3. Look for reliable dictionary websites such as Merriam-Webster or Oxford Dictionaries.
4. Click on the link that takes you to the definition of "debris."
5. Read the definition and find the meaning that matches its usage in the sentence provided.
Based on the sentence, "debris" refers to scattered pieces of waste.