Consider Two Old-Growth Forests: One Is Undisturbed While the Other

question 69

Multiple Choice

Consider two old-growth forests: One is undisturbed while the other is being logged. In which region are species likely to experience exponential growth, and why?

• A) old growth, because of stable conditions that would favor exponential growth of all species in the forest
• B) old growth, because each of the species is well established and can produce many offspring
• C) logged, because the disturbed forest affords more resources for increased specific populations to grow
• D) logged, because the various populations are stimulated to a higher reproductive potential

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