Question

The American Chestnut was the predominant tree in American forests until the 1900s when a fungal pathogen was brought to the United States. This pathogen, known as Chestnut blight, destroyed nearly all of the chestnut trees across the country. Now hickories, oaks, and maples are more prominent in mature forests across the US. Which explanation best depicts the occurrences in American forests in the United States?

Answer 1

Answer: Graph C?

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer: B - Graph B

Explanation: Since the population of oak trees are significantly reduced and the oaks produce the major food source for the squirrels (acorns), the squirrel population will decrease.