Consider Two Forests: One Is an Undisturbed Old-Growth Forest, While

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Multiple Choice

Consider two forests: one is an undisturbed old-growth forest, while the other has recently been logged. In which forest 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.
• E) Exponential growth is equally probable in old-growth and logged forests.

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