Question

Which of the following describes an old-growth forest? A. A forest that has been planted with pine trees to be harvested for paper production B. A Bristlecone pine forest that contains trees that are over 500 years old C. A forest that is regrowing after a forest fire D. A forest that is regrowing after it was clear-cut by a logging company

Answer 1

it would be B. A bristlecone pine forest that contains tree that are over 500 years old. why? because when you think about it the other 3 were man planted and man done but B. was not it was the natural way/ an old-growth forest.

Answer 2

B. A Bristlecone pine forest that contains trees that are over 500 years old

Step-by-step explanation:

An old growth forest is forest that has been left to grow undisturbed for a very long time such that it has attained a relatively stable climax community. Old growth forests are sometimes referred to as primary, virgin or late seral forests.

Option C and D are incorrect. Both clearly negate the definition of an old growth forest. Option A cannot be correct because it indicates a short term growth.

The correct option is B. 500 years a long time that is enough for an undisturbed forest to reach a climax stage.