Consider Two Forests: One Is an Undisturbed Old-Growth Forest,and the Other

question 9

Multiple Choice

Consider two forests: one is an undisturbed old-growth forest,and the other has recently been logged.In which forest are species likely to experience exponential growth,and why?

• A)old growth,because the stable conditions 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)equally probable in old-growth and logged forests,because disturbed and stable habitats have equal opportunity for tree seedlings to survive

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