In the "Transition Phase" of Forest Succession

question 29

Multiple Choice

In the "transition phase" of forest succession,

• A) biomass increases rapidly as the community reorganizes.
• B) biomass declines from an earlier peak.
• C) biomass stays constant, but species composition turns over rapidly.
• D) nutrient export increases dramatically and soils become depleted.
• E) one climax community gives way to another.

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Definitions:

Subjective Norms

Individual beliefs about whether people important to them approve or disapprove of a specific behavior, influencing their intentions and actions.

Peer Pressure

The influence exerted by a peer group in encouraging a person to change their attitudes, values, or behaviors to conform to group norms.

Descriptive Norm

Social norms that describe what is typically done in a given context, influencing individuals' behavior by providing information about what is considered normal or typical behavior.

Consistency Motive

The desire to maintain uniformity in one's attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors over time.