Question

the diagram below shows succession in a forest. if the beech and sugar maple trees were burned in a forest fire, leaving bare soil, which group of plants would most likely be the first to grow back? grasses and weed shrubs white oak trees tulip poplar trees

Explanation:

In ecological succession on bare soil after a disturbance like a fire, pioneer species are the first to colonize. Grasses and weeds are common pioneer species as they can quickly germinate and grow in poor - quality soil. Shrubs, white oak trees, and tulip poplar trees require more developed soil conditions and take longer to establish.

Answer:

grasses and weed