Question

Area of Oyamel Forest not affected by logging within a 420km² region over 45 years. Describe the pattern:

A. The forest area has consistently decreased over 45 years.
B. The forest area has remained constant over 45 years.
C. The forest area has fluctuated over 45 years.
D. The forest area has consistently increased over 45 years.

Answer 1

Considering global deforestation trends and the impacts of logging activities, the pattern of forest area change in the Oyamel Forest over 45 years likely reflects a consistent decrease or fluctuation, due to extensive logging and potential reforestation efforts.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks about the pattern of area change in the Oyamel Forest region over a span of 45 years. Given the provided references to deforestation trends worldwide, it is clear that forest coverage has undergone significant changes due to human activities such as logging for timber, agricultural expansion, and urbanization. Despite some forest regeneration in certain temperate and boreal regions, tropical forests have experienced severe reductions in area. Thus, the pattern over 45 years likely reflects a decrease, fluctuation, or possibly some local increases, but since the question stipulates the Oyamel Forest specifically and does not offer regional-specific details, the most accurate choice based on global patterns would be the one that reflects either a consistent decrease due to extensive logging activity, or a fluctuation that considers both deforestation and any possible efforts at reforestation or natural regeneration.