If a wildfire destroyed all the trees in a forest, what might happen to the ecosystem? Select all that apply. A. New types of trees will start growing. B. Animal populations and trees will be unchanged. C. Minerals from the ashes will nourish the soil. D. No energy will be transferred in the ecosystem ever again. E. The burned trees will give off extra energy to primary consumers.
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