Which statement best describes the most likely effect the fire had on the river in the
12 months after it occurred?
A. less sediment flowed into the river because the fire heated up the soil and made it drier.
B. The amount of vegetation increased and less sediment flowed into the river because the
fire produced ash that mixed with the soil.
C. More sediment flowed into the river because the fire destroyed most of the vegetation
holding the sediment in place,
D. More sediment flowed into the river because the fire disrupted animal habitats and caused
animals to leave the area