Asked by Ambreen Rafiq on Sep 25, 2024
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Which statement describes a second-growth forest?
A) an uncut stand of trees or a stand that has not been seriously disturbed by humans
B) a stand of trees resulting from secondary ecological succession
C) a managed tract with uniformly aged trees
D) a storehouse of biodiversity
Secondary Ecological Succession
The process through which established communities are replaced by new ones in an area where a disturbance has destroyed the previous ecosystem but left the soil intact, fostering new growth cycles.
Second-growth Forest
A forest that has re-grown after a major disturbance, such as logging or fire, and differs from the original vegetation in species composition.
Storehouse
A room or building where goods, commodities, or provisions are stored.
- Recognize the differences among categories of forests (e.g., old-growth, second-growth, tropical) and detail their unique characteristics.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the differences among categories of forests (e.g., old-growth, second-growth, tropical) and detail their unique characteristics.
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