Which statement describes the impact of a surface fire in a forest? 

A)  It burns whole trees. 
B)  It kills many mature trees. 
C)  It does not kill many seedlings. 
D)  It usually burns only the undergrowth.

Surface Fire

A fire that burns only the surface litter and undergrowth of a forest or grassland, often used in controlled burns for forest management.

Mature Trees

Fully grown trees that have reached their full size and reproductive potential, playing a crucial role in ecosystems by providing habitat and maintaining biodiversity.

Seedlings

are young plants, especially trees, that have germinated from seeds and are in the early stages of growth.