Question

In general, which of the following would be the youngest (disturbed most recently)? Select one: a. A field dominated by annual herbaceous plants b. A field dominated by perennial herbaceous plants c. A field dominated by shrubs d. A forest dominated by softwood trees like pines e. A forest dominated by hardwood trees like maple and oak

Answer 1

The correct answer is: a. A field dominated by annual herbaceous plants.

This is because annual herbaceous plants (plants that have no persistent woody stem) die completely at the end of the growing season or after they have flowered and fruited. They will then grow again from seed.