Question

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

Answer 1

The correct response is:

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

In the five years following the windstorm, the area that was cleared is likely to witness the growth of small trees as well as other vegetation. Sun-loving plants would initially thrive in the open space due to increased sunlight, but over time, small trees would begin to sprout and grow, eventually leading to a more diverse forest ecosystem.