What factor, related to certain trees, contributes to the increased intensity of wildfires in coniferous and evergreen broadleaf forests?

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ATheir ability to store large amounts of water.

BTheir emission of oily or wax-like substances.

CTheir rapid growth rate.

DTheir deep root systems.

Answer:

Coniferous and evergreen broadleaf trees, like pines and eucalypts, often contain and emit flammable oily or wax-like substances (resins, terpenes, etc.). These substances act as highly volatile fuels, intensifying the fire's heat and allowing it to spread rapidly, especially through the tree canopy.

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