Consider Two Old-Growth Forests: One Is Undisturbed While the Other

Multiple Choice

Consider two old-growth forests: One is undisturbed while the other is being logged. In which region are species likely to experience exponential growth, and why?

A) old growth, because of stable conditions that would favor exponential growth of all species in the forest
B) old growth, because each of the species is well established and can produce many offspring
C) logged, because the disturbed forest affords more resources for increased specific populations to grow
D) logged, because the various populations are stimulated to a higher reproductive potential