A Powerful Ice Storm in 1998 Felled a Large Proportion

question 52

Multiple Choice

A powerful ice storm in 1998 felled a large proportion of trees across much of northern New England, New York State, and southeast Canada. Although the storm led to declines in abundance for many species of birds, it created opportunities for other bird species. With regard to its effects on the abundance of bird species, the 1998 storm would be considered a

• A) biotic feature of the environment.
• B) facilitator.
• C) disturbance event.
• D) dispersal event.

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