FOREST ECOLOGY
FOREST SUCCESSION
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Question
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Occurs in an area where trees or plants died during a forest fire
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Primary
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Secondary
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Both
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Secondary succession occurs in an area that is previously colonized but disturbed or damaged habitat. For example, after falling a tree in the woods, land clearance, or a fire.
Detailed explanation-2: -A classic example of secondary succession occurs in oak and hickory forests cleared by wildfire. Wildfires will burn most vegetation and kill those animals unable to flee the area. Their nutrients, however, are returned to the ground in the form of ash.
Detailed explanation-3: -Secondary succession happens when a climax community or intermediate community is impacted by a disturbance. This restarts the cycle of succession, but not back to the beginning-soil and nutrients are still present.
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