Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to the bush encroachment in Africa that is causing thorny plants to blind cheetahs?
A) The acidified soil selects for the growth of thorny plants.
B) Trees and shrubs are outcompeting the grasses of the grasslands.
C) Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels are rising.
D) Trees that grow faster are more likely to survive fires.

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Acidified soil is not a known factor contributing to bush encroachment in Africa. The other options are related to ecological changes that can lead to increased growth of woody plants over grasses.

Which of the Following Factors Does NOT Contribute to the Bush