In 1988,a severe drought contributed to a forest fire in Yellowstone National Park.Approximately one year later,herbaceous plants,unlike those in the original forest,covered the forest floor.Which of the following most correctly describes the process of this herbaceous growth?

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Secondary succession occurs when a disturbance, such as a forest fire, removes the existing vegetation but leaves the soil intact. Herbaceous plants, which have smaller and more easily dispersed seeds, are usually the first to colonize the area. Over time, these plants can pave the way for the return of larger plants and even trees. The fact that the herbaceous plants in Yellowstone were different from those in the original forest suggests that the process of secondary succession was at work.

In 1988,a Severe Drought Contributed to a Forest Fire in Yellowstone