A wildfire is an uncontrolled fire that burns in wildland vegetation, often in rural areas. Wildfires can burn in forests, grasslands, savannas, and other ecosystems and have been doing so for hundreds of millions of years. They are not limited to a particular continent or environment. In 2-3 sentences, explain which context clues help you identify the meaning of the word vegetation in the first sentence
In the given context, the phrase "wildland vegetation" provides a clue about the meaning of the word "vegetation." The use of the term "wildland" suggests that the vegetation being referred to is not cultivated or planted intentionally. Additionally, the mention of various ecosystems like forests, grasslands, and savannas gives further indication that vegetation refers to the natural plant life in these areas rather than crops or cultivated plants.
