Which characteristic is NOT in an old-growth forest?
A) It has a clear forest floor.
B) It contains large numbers of snags and fallen logs.
C) It has incurred no major disturbance for several hundred years.
D) It provides a variety of ecological niches.

Question

Which characteristic is NOT in an old-growth forest? 
A) It has a clear forest floor. 
B) It contains large numbers of snags and fallen logs. 
C) It has incurred no major disturbance for several hundred years. 
D) It provides a variety of ecological niches.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Old-growth forests typically have a complex forest floor with layers of decaying organic matter, rather than a clear forest floor.

Which Characteristic Is NOT in an Old-Growth Forest