PrepTest 114, Section 3, Question 2
The myth persists that in 1492 the Western(433 more words not shown)
It can be inferred that(15 more words not shown)
- Anumerous types of(2 more words not shown)
- Bextensive herbaceous(1 more words not shown)
- Ca variety of(2 more words not shown)
- Dvarious stages of(2 more words not shown)
- Egrassy openings such(4 more words not shown)
Reading the passage
I remember several effects: more uniform tree stands, berries and other fire-tolerant plants, and forests at different stages of development. Least likely asks us to find the feature that doesn't fit that picture. We'll check the descriptions, rather than assume that burning simply leaves a forest empty.
Working the answers
- ACorrect
Burning made forests containing different kinds of trees more homogeneous (paragraph 3). Homogeneous means more uniform in composition. Mixed hardwoods returned when settlements were abandoned. That contrast points away from numerous hardwood types in the regularly burned forests; it doesn't require every tree to be the same species.
- B
“Open, herbaceous undergrowth” is expressly identified as a result of clearing by burning. This feature does fit.
- C
Burning favors berries and other fire-tolerant plants. A more uniform stand of trees can still contain different kinds of plants beneath the trees.
- D
The ecosystems contain forests at varied points in their development (paragraph 2). Maturity is a paraphrase of development here, so this is supported.
- E
Meadows and glades are the very examples given of grassy openings created by controlled burning. They belong among the likely effects.
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