Question

A fire near Peaks of Otter in the Blue Ridge burned 12.6 acre fire on March 31, 2024.

Which would be seen in the climax community?

Responses

Grasses and perennials
Grasses and perennials

Shrubs and pines
Shrubs and pines

Grasses and young hickory
Grasses and young hickory

Mature oak and hickory

Answer 1

In a climax community, you would typically find **mature oak and hickory**. This represents the stable, mature stage of ecological succession, where the ecosystem has reached a balance of species diversity and productivity. Grasses, perennials, shrubs, and pines are generally found in earlier stages of succession following a disturbance like a fire.