Which of the following statements about the patterns of succession in moraines at Glacier Bay is true?
A) We know a great deal about the patterns from detailed observations that have taken place over the past 200 years.
B) The youngest moraines are populated with bacteria, fungi, and photosynthetic microorganisms.
C) The composition of the soil has remained relatively constant over the past 200 years.
D) Nitrogen is highly abundant in young moraines.
E) Both a and b

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According to the passage, the youngest moraines at Glacier Bay are populated with bacteria, fungi, and photosynthetic microorganisms. There is no statement indicating that we know a great deal about the patterns of succession in moraines at Glacier Bay, or that the composition of the soil has remained constant over the past 200 years. Additionally, there is no information provided about the abundance of nitrogen in young moraines. Therefore, options A, C, and D are incorrect. Option E is incorrect because it includes option A, which is false.

Which of the Following Statements About the Patterns of Succession