Secondary succession occurs ____.
A)after a fire
B)on a new sand dune
C)on bare rock
D)immediately after the formation of a man-made lake
E)on a newly-formed volcanic island

Question

Secondary succession occurs ____. ​
A)after a fire
B)on a new sand dune
C)on bare rock
D)immediately after the formation of a man-made lake
E)on a newly-formed volcanic island

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Secondary succession occurs in areas where a community that previously existed has been removed; it is typified by areas that have been disturbed but where soil still remains, such as after a fire. Choices B, C, D, and E describe primary succession scenarios, where the environment is newly formed and lacks soil.

Secondary Succession Occurs ____. ​

Secondary Succession Occurs ____.