Question

11/3/25 do now more niche practice
here is a venn diagram comparing some aspects of the niche of two tree species.
suppose an area experienced multi - year flooding events due to climate change.
based on the information about these trees, which tree population is more likely to be resilient and survive?
the black ash trees will suffer, but overall will be able to handle long - term flooding conditions better than the american beech.
the american beech trees will suffer, but overall will be able to handle long - term flooding conditions better than the black ash.

Explanation:

The Venn diagram shows that Black Ash can cope with low oxygen (which is common in flooded areas as waterlogging reduces oxygen in the soil). American Beech has no such adaptation related to flooding - tolerance mentioned. Flooding leads to water - logged soil with low oxygen.

Answer:

The Black Ash trees will suffer, but overall will be able to handle long - term flooding conditions better than the American Beech.