When oaks become the dominant plant in the area, the mixture of populations no longer creates changes in the environment. The community is now a climax community. Which of the following events could restart succession?
Explanation
Answer: E, All of the above. A climax community is characterized by no environmental change without an outside stimulus.
Key Takeaway: In a climax community, the community has reached a point where the mixture of populations creates no new environmental changes. This equilibrium will not become unbalanced without some outside event. Fires, volcanic activity, human logging, and landslides are all examples of outside forces that can restart succession.
