Which is an example of an event that would give rise to primary succession?
A) a dense landslide of mountain rocks covering an entire valley
B) a fire that burns all surface vegetation
C) an abandoned agricultural field
D) a lake that dries up, killing all aquatic plants
E) a forest that is logged

Question

Which is an example of an event that would give rise to primary succession?​
A) ​a dense landslide of mountain rocks covering an entire valley
B) ​a fire that burns all surface vegetation
C) ​an abandoned agricultural field
D) ​a lake that dries up, killing all aquatic plants
E) a forest that is logged​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Primary succession occurs in lifeless areas where there is no soil to begin with. A dense landslide covering an entire valley would remove the soil and create such a condition, making it an example of an event leading to primary succession.

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