Which type of forest naturally develops after the trees in an area have been removed by human activities,such as clear-cutting for timber or conversion to cropland,or by natural forces such as fires and hurricanes?
A) old-growth forest
B) primary forest
C) tree plantation
D) second-growth forest
E) recovery forest

Question

Which type of forest naturally develops after the trees in an area have been removed by human activities,such as clear-cutting for timber or conversion to cropland,or by natural forces such as fires and hurricanes?​
A) ​old-growth forest
B) ​primary forest
C) ​tree plantation
D) ​second-growth forest
E) ​recovery forest

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Second-growth forest is the type of forest that naturally develops after the trees in an area have been removed by human activities or natural forces. This is because the remaining trees, along with seeds from nearby trees, will regenerate and regrow into a new forest over time, although it will not have the same characteristics as the original forest.

Which Type of Forest Naturally Develops After the Trees in an Area