For processes such as those in the figure that can take thousands of years,how can we know that succession can occur in this way?
A)via carbon dating
B)via chronosequences
C)via long-term studies
D)via the phytoplankton community

Question

For processes such as those in the figure that can take thousands of years,how can we know that succession can occur in this way?
A)via carbon dating 
B)via chronosequences 
C)via long-term studies 
D)via the phytoplankton community

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Chronosequences involve studying sites that vary in age, allowing us to observe the patterns of succession over time. This allows us to make predictions about how succession may occur in other similar environments. Carbon dating may be used for dating of organic material but not necessarily for studying plant community succession. Long-term studies and the observation of the phytoplankton community are also useful but not as specific as chronosequences in studying the pattern of succession.

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