Some native american groups living in or near forest regularly burned the underbrush and dead plant material. what was the purpose of setting these fires? a. the native americans were trying to burn the tall trees. b. the native americans were eliminating material likely to fuel a larger forest fire. c. the native americans were trying to purge the area of wildlife. d. the native americans did this on accident when they were making a camp fire.

Some Native American groups living in or near forest regularly burned the underbrush and dead plant material. What was the purpose of setting these fires?A)The Native Americans were trying to burn the tall trees.B)The Native Americans were eliminating material likely to fuel a larger forest fire.C)The Native Americans were trying to purge the area of wildlife.D)The Native Americans did this on accident when they were making a camp fire.The answer is B 

B. The Native Americans were eliminating material likely to fuel a larger forest fire.

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The correct answer is b