Question

The black kite, whistling kite, and brown falcon are known for using this phenomenon to catch prey. This phenomenon triggers the flowering of Telopea speciosissima, the waratah. Though not involving heavy machinery, this phenomenon causes a large decrease in soil porosity; it also increases the concentrations of the nutrients potassium, magnesium, and calcium and thus increases soil pH. Adapting to this phenomenon is the primary function of (*) epicormic buds and lignotubers. This phenomenon causes certain trees such as the lodgepole pine to release seeds, making them (10[1])serotinous. (10[1])This phenomenon is the most typical natural cause of secondary succession. Eucalyptus trees are resistant to this phenomenon while containing oils that promote it. For 10 points, name this phenomenon that often starts when dry brush is hit by lightning. ■END■

ANSWER: fire [or combustion; or burning; or forest fires; or bushfires; or brush fires; or wildfires]
<Gerhardt Hinkle, Biology>
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Graham CopeFlorida AFSU B8510
Sean FarrellNorth FloridaFlorida B8610

Summary

2023 Penn Bowl @ Waterloo10/28/2023Y4100%25%25%85.50
2023 Penn Bowl @ FSU10/28/2023Y2100%0%0%85.50
2023 Penn Bowl (Norcal)10/28/2023Y1100%0%0%70.00
2023 Penn Bowl (South Central)10/28/2023Y3100%0%0%87.00
2023 Penn Bowl (UK)10/28/2023Y5100%0%20%96.60