This was once a forested hillside. The county where this hill is located decided to widen the roads in the area and all of the trees and shrubs were cut down. All that was left was large boulders, gravel, and a thin layer of soil. Two years later, this was the scene. If left undisturbed, what can we expect to see in this space over the next several years? Choose ALL the answers that apply.
Responses
A The lichen and loss growing now will help enrich the thin soil. The lichen and loss growing now will help enrich the thin soil.
B First grasses and low growing plants will start to grow. First grasses and low growing plants will start to grow.
C The soil on the hill will erode and be washed into the new road. The soil on the hill will erode and be washed into the new road.
D In a few years, large trees will be established on the hillside. In a few years, large trees will be established on the hillside.
E Eventually, woody shrubs will begin to establish.
