A wildfire burns through a grassland in the dry Texas Hill Country. The grass on the knolls burns and turns into ash, and the as
h forms a layer on the ground. With the first rain, seedlings begin to sprout. Which of the following is most likely to occur in the coming years? A
The Hill Country will see a decrease in species diversity because the main plants in the area have burned away.
B
The Hill Country will see no change in species diversity because the number of new species will equal the number of old species.
C
The Hill Country will see a decrease then an increase in species diversity because all of the old species will be replaced by new species.
D
The Hill Country will see an increase in species diversity because the soil has been enriched by the ash.
Learning will increase, stress will decrease, sleep deprivation will decrease, sex will increase, getting older will decrease, and running will definitely increase.
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