The first plants to reappear in a badly burnt forest area will most probably be:
Correct answer: B. Grasses
- A. Mosses
- B. Grasses
- C. Ferns
- D. Liverworts
Explanation
After severe fire, grasses are typical early colonisers because their seeds disperse readily and many can resprout from protected roots. Mosses, liverworts and ferns may appear later depending on moisture and substrate conditions.
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