Which of the following represents the sequence of primary succession on a bare rock?
A)lichens → mosses → grasses → shrubs → trees
B)crabgrass → weeds → oak trees → pine trees
C)crabgrass → horseweed → weeds → pine trees → hardwood trees
D)grasses → shrubs → poplars → pine trees → oak trees

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Primary succession on a bare rock typically starts with lichens that help break down the rock into soil, followed by mosses that can grow in the new soil. Grasses, shrubs, and finally trees will grow as the soil depth and quality improve over time.

Which of the Following Represents the Sequence of Primary Succession