Case 1: The biome of a small agricultural community in the western United States changes from grassland to desert. A species of migrating duck, which can carry bird flu, goes locally extinct.
Case 2: The biome in northern Russia changes from tundra to taiga. Timber harvesting in the region becomes possible. Arctic foxes go locally extinct and are replaced by red foxes that commonly carry rabies.
Sort the consequence based on whether it would apply to Case 1, Case 2, or both: increased risk of wildfires
The consequence of "increased risk of wildfires" would apply to Case 2.
In Case 2, the transition from tundra to taiga can lead to an increase in vegetation density, which can create more fuel for wildfires. In contrast, Case 1, where the biome changes from grassland to desert, would not typically be associated with an increased risk of wildfires, as deserts generally have less vegetation to