How could wildfire immediately impact competition in a forest ecosystem?
a
Competition would increase. Wildfires would increase the scarcity of resources, causing individuals to compete at higher rates.
b
Competition would decrease. Wildfires would decrease the number of individuals competing for resources, making more resources available per individual.
c
Competition would remain the same. Wildfires would increase the scarcity of resources and decrease individuals competing, effectively balancing each other out.
d
Competition would decrease. Many ecosystems rely on wildfire to restore nutrients and germinate seeds; therefore, wildfire would increase resources available, lowering competition.
a
Competition would increase. Wildfires would increase the scarcity of resources, causing individuals to compete at higher rates.