Which of the Following Best Describes the Typical Growth Pattern

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the typical growth pattern of trees for logging?

• A) Trees grow slowly at first, then grow exponentially until cut down.
• B) Trees grow quickly at first, then continue to grow at a declining rate.
• C) Trees grow quickly at first, then plateau for a time before resuming an exponential growth pattern.
• D) Trees grow slowly at first, quickly in the middle years, and then at a diminishing rate into old age.

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