A powerful ice storm in 1998 felled a large proportion of trees across much of northern New England, New York State, and southeast Canada. Although the storm led to declines in abundance for many species of birds, it created opportunities for other bird species. With regard to its effects on the abundance of bird species, the 1998 storm would be considered a
A) biotic feature of the environment.
B) facilitator.
C) disturbance event.
D) dispersal event.

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The 1998 ice storm is considered a disturbance event because it caused significant changes in the environment, such as the felling of trees, which in turn affected the abundance and distribution of bird species.

A Powerful Ice Storm in 1998 Felled a Large Proportion