Campbell Biology (10th Edition)

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Chapter 53 - 53.2 - Concept Check - Page 1192: 2

Answer

Exponential growth is more likely in the area where the forest was destroyed by a fire.

Work Step by Step

Since the area is cleared, there is no competition for resources nor predation. Therefore, the plant population would be able to grow without having limiting factors. In the undisturbed forest, there is competition among plants; Thus, not all plants would have enough energy to reproduce.
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