Which of the following statements is FALSE about wildfires? A) Before humans evolved, fires that were ignited by lightning or volcanic eruptions would burn until they ran out of fuel or were extinguished naturally. B) Wildfires date back more than 350 million years when trees evolved and spread across the globe. C) Some species of trees have seed cones that open only after a fire. D) Early European settlers of North America brought the ability to use fire for heat, light, and cooking to Native Americans. E) Wildfires became more frequent and grew quicker about 20 million years ago when grasses evolved.

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While early European settlers did introduce the practice of using fire for heat, light, and cooking to Native Americans, it was actually the Native Americans who had been using fire for thousands of years before the Europeans arrived.

Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE About Wildfires