DENDROLOGY

FOREST ECOLOGY

FOREST SUCCESSION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A new farmer purchases a large area of naturally occurring hayfield and immediately begins plowing the land and planting only wheat on the land. His actions will most likely
A
had very little effect on the diversity of plant and animal life in that field
B
increased the diversity of plant and animal life in that field
C
decreased the diversity of plant and animal life in that field
D
none of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The 5 stages of Ecological Succession include the following – Nudation, Competition and Co-action, Invasion, Reaction, and Climax or Stabilization.

Detailed explanation-2: -The first species to colonize an area after a major disturbance are called pioneer species; they help to form the new environment.

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