Which statement describes a second-growth forest?
A) an uncut stand of trees or a stand that has not been seriously disturbed by humans
B) a stand of trees resulting from secondary ecological succession
C) a managed tract with uniformly aged trees
D) a storehouse of biodiversity

Question

Which statement describes a second-growth forest? 
A) an uncut stand of trees or a stand that has not been seriously disturbed by humans 
B) a stand of trees resulting from secondary ecological succession 
C) a managed tract with uniformly aged trees 
D) a storehouse of biodiversity

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A second-growth forest is a stand of trees resulting from secondary ecological succession, meaning it has regrown after an initial disturbance such as harvesting or a natural disaster.

Which Statement Describes a Second-Growth Forest