Asked by Quessia Mukanda on May 20, 2024

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Primary succession may be seen:

A) on new lava or on sand dunes.
B) after a fire.
C) when farmland is abandoned.
D) only in tropical rain forests.
E) in any community that has periodic disturbances.

Primary Succession

Primary succession is an ecological process of community development that occurs in an environment previously uninhabited by living organisms, starting from bare rock or barren soil.

Lava

The molten rock expelled by a volcano during an eruption, which solidifies as it cools to form igneous rock.

Sand Dunes

Natural formations of sand accumulated by wind or water flow, often found in deserts and coastal regions.

  • Clarify the sequence and significance of primary and secondary succession in the progression of community ecosystems.
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Alpha Rica TadeoMay 26, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Primary succession occurs in environments that are newly formed or exposed, where no soil exists initially, such as on new lava flows or on newly formed sand dunes. Choices B, C, E involve secondary succession, where an existing community has been disturbed but the soil remains, and D is incorrect because primary succession can occur in various ecosystems, not just tropical rain forests.