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Why is it so hard for a living tree to ignite, and
how may conditions in the atmosphere influence
this?

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Answer:

Living trees have water circulating throughout the wood, however it is made easier by the atmosphere, since the tree has a lot more oxygen surrounding it. The tree would, even temperatures aside, be harder to ignite during winter due to more carbon dioxide surrounding the tree.

Explanation:

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Due to its high water content, a living tree so it will not readily burn.

However, conditions such as drought may influence the ability of the tree to ignite.

What is combustion?

Combustion is a reaction of a substance with oxygen in which heat and light is produced.

For combustion to take place effectively, there should be a heat source and a material that readily burns.

Water does not support combustion.

A living tree has high water content, so it will not readily burn.

However, in conditions of severe drought and thunderstorms, a living tree may ignite.

However, if there is constant rainfall, a living tree will not ignite.

Learn more about combustion at: https://brainly.com/question/15246277

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