Question

in may 2007, wildfires burned more than 350 square miles of habitat in florida and georgia. intense fires like this one can temporarily remove nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium in area soil. what most likely happens in the burned areas until organic decay replenishes the lost nutrients? the remaining organisms in the area become more territorial. the carrying capacity of the soil for plant growth is reduced. consumers take on the ecological role of producers. only secondary consumers obtain the resources they need.

Explanation:

Wildfires can cause significant ecological changes. When a large - scale wildfire occurs, it removes nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Until organic decay replenishes the lost nutrients, the remaining organisms in the burned area may become more territorial as resources are scarce. This is a common ecological response in post - wildfire scenarios.

Answer:

The remaining organisms in the area become more territorial.