A windstorm in a forest blows down the large trees in one part of the forest. Soon, sun-loving plants sprout in the new clearing. What do you think this area would look like in 5 years?(1 point)

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Responses

The forest will still be just small sun loving plants
The forest will still be just small sun loving plants

The forest will look like it did before the disturbance
The forest will look like it did before the disturbance

The forest will have small trees growing in the clearing
The forest will have small trees growing in the clearing

The plants in the open space will die because of too much sun

Answer 1

The most accurate response is:

The forest will have small trees growing in the clearing.

In the five years after the windstorm, the sun-loving plants will initially thrive in the new clearing, but over time, as the ecosystem continues to develop, small trees are likely to start growing as the area begins to undergo succession. Eventually, these young trees will grow larger and shade the area, leading to a more mature forest structure.