30 POINTSS The Okefenokee Swamp in South Georgia is often subject to fires because of the ready availability of natural fuels, such as trees, woody shrubs, and peat. Drought aids these fires because the vegetation that is present dries out and becomes more combustible. Does fire help maintain the stability of the Okefenokee Swamp ecosystem? Why or why not?

A
Fire helps maintain the swamp ecosystem by clearing out excessive vegetation and keeping out hardwood growth, which maintains the habitat for swamp animals.

B
Fire does not affect the stability of the swamp ecosystem because most fires in the swamp are not severe enough to be a factor in disrupting stability.

C
Fire does not affect the stability of the swamp ecosystem because the water in the swamp is still there to help put the fire out.

D
Fire helps maintain the stability of the swamp ecosystem since the fire does not affect the aquatic organisms that live there.