Fire in the dry shrublands does not kill the small bushy plants most probably because ____

a. these plants have a tough protective bark
b. their leaves are typically inflammable
c. they can resprout from roots
d. the Forest Service puts the fires out quickly
e. the tall trees provide canopy cover keeping the ground moist


ANSWER: c

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