Scientists Bormann and Likens demonstrated in their experiment on a clear-cut forest that
A) A cleared forest is more sustainable than an uncleared forest.
B) An uncleared forest is more sustainable than a cleared forest.
C) Cleared and uncleared forests have the same sustainability.
D) Clearing a forest violates the second law of thermodynamics.
E) At least two of these answers are correct.

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Bormann and Likens' experiment demonstrated that an uncleared forest is more sustainable than a cleared forest. The experiment showed that the cleared forest experienced more runoff and soil erosion, while the uncleared forest had higher nutrient retention and a more stable ecosystem.

Scientists Bormann and Likens Demonstrated in Their Experiment on a Clear-Cut