When a volcano erupts, it results in dangerous lava and mud flows, and the ash it produces can travel hundreds of miles. Which of the following best describes a long-term consequence of this catastrophic event?

Less diversity of plants as few species can grow in lava

Prolonged drought caused by the scorched earth and destruction

Increase in invasive species as the land is recolonized

Plant populations increase due to increased soil fertility

Question

When a volcano erupts, it results in dangerous lava and mud flows, and the ash it produces can travel hundreds of miles. Which of the following best describes a long-term consequence of this catastrophic event?

 Less diversity of plants as few species can grow in lava

 Prolonged drought caused by the scorched earth and destruction

 Increase in invasive species as the land is recolonized

 Plant populations increase due to increased soil fertility

anonymous · Answer

I am thinking the second or last one? but i really dont know and they are both different.

susanna · Answer

I think it's the lat one, but I'm not sure.

susanna · Answer

sorry, it's supposed to say "last", not "lat"