Question

the figure above shows the same ecosystem in texas at two different times. which of the following most likely caused the change of species shown in the figure? a development of a parking lot b passing through of a glacier c preservation of habitat d occurrence of a forest fire a b c d

Explanation:

• Option A: Development of a parking lot would lead to more urban - like changes (e.g., pavement, buildings), not the shift from forest to grassland - like shown.
• Option B: Glaciers are not common in Texas, so a glacier passing through is highly unlikely.
• Option C: Preservation of habitat would likely keep the forest ecosystem as it was in 1984, not cause the change to the grass - dominated area in 2004.
• Option D: A forest fire can destroy the forest vegetation (trees), and after a fire, grasses (which are more fire - resilient or can grow back quickly in the post - fire environment) can become dominant, matching the change from the forested area in 1984 to the more grass - like area in 2004.

Answer:

D. occurrence of a forest fire