Aforest fire lightly burned part of the park. the fire added nutrients to the soil. the fire also pine cones open and drop their seeds on the ground. these seeds sprouted and grew into strong, healthy seedlings. what effect did the change in the environment most likely have on the pine trees growing in the park? a) all of the pine trees died. b) the fire release the seeds that grew in the improved soil. c) new plants moved in to replace the pine trees that were there before. d) the seeds that dropped to the ground grew, but there were much fewer trees than before.