FOREST ECOLOGY
FOREST SUCCESSION
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Question
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What is an example of a disturbance that could bring about secondary succession?
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Humans cut down many trees in a small region
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A volcanic eruption covers a village in lava.
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -In secondary succession, a previously occupied area is re-colonized following a disturbance that kills much or all of its community. A classic example of secondary succession occurs in oak and hickory forests cleared by wildfire. Wildfires will burn most vegetation and kill animals unable to flee the area.
Detailed explanation-2: -What is an example of a disturbance that could bring about secondary succession? A volcanic eruption covers a village in lava. As ecological succession progresses, a pioneer community gradually changes into a climax community.
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