Karen should correct Mary's statement by explaining that the match flame itself does not create a large amount of energy. The match flame is a source of heat, but it is the wood and other combustible materials in the campfire that release a large amount of energy when they undergo combustion.
When Karen lit the match, it provided the initial heat energy required to start the combustion process in the campfire. However, the sustained and significant release of energy comes from the chemical reactions that occur as the wood and other materials burn. During combustion, the chemical bonds in the wood molecules break, releasing energy in the form of heat and light. This process continues as long as there is sufficient fuel and oxygen to sustain the fire.
In summary, while the match flame initiates the fire, it is the combustion of the campfire's fuel (wood and other materials) that generates the large amount of energy observed in the form of heat and light.