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?

Debris means loose fragments or scattered pieces of wood, leaves, and other materials.

Debris in the second sentence refers to the leftover and scattered remains of dead plants and trees.

The word debris in the second sentence refers to scattered pieces or fragments of waste or rubbish.