Question

there are several questions about this passage. this question has two parts. answer part a, and then answer part b. part a this sentence is from the passage. “those sun - loving newcomers are eventually replaced by shade - tolerant species, so that natural disturbances further increase diversity by generating patchworks of succession in what at first glance appears to be unbroken forest.” (paragraph 3) what does the phrase patchworks of succession mean in the sentence? 1. dim parts of the rainforest that are the most dense and least sunny 2. hidden places in the rainforest that are difficult to locate and observe 3. small sections of the rainforest where the largest numbers of species live 4. random areas in the rainforest where changing conditions promote new growth

Explanation:

The passage describes how natural disturbances in the rainforest lead to different species succession in small areas. "Patchworks of succession" refers to small sections of the rain - forest where different stages of species succession occur due to natural disturbances. It is not about density, hidden places, or random areas for new growth in the way the other options suggest.

Answer:

1. small sections of the rainforest where the largest numbers of species live