Use the sentences to complete the activity. 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.
The phrase "wildland vegetation" suggests that vegetation refers to plants and plant life that grow in the wild, such as those found in forests, grasslands, and savannas. Additionally, the mention of ecosystems further supports this interpretation as vegetation is a fundamental component of natural environments. Thus, when paired with the term "wildland," the context clues indicate that vegetation refers to the natural plant life found in rural areas.
