A Forest Is Clear-Cut and Then Abandoned

question 141

Short Answer

A forest is clear-cut and then abandoned.Over the next 100 years, it changes.First, fast-growing weedy annuals move in.These are replaced by perennial grasses and forbs, and eventually by shrubs.At some point, tree seedlings take root, and over time, a forest similar to the original forest appears.This region is undergoing the process of _______.

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Definitions:

Wage Attraction

The potential of an employer or a sector to draw employees by offering competitive or attractive wages.

Supply Plentiful

A market condition where there is an ample amount of goods or services available to meet consumer demand.

Market Wages

The prevailing pay rates for jobs in a given market, determined by supply and demand for labor in that market.

Wage Determination

The process through which wages for labor are set, involving factors like supply and demand, bargaining power, and government policies.