DENDROLOGY

FOREST ECOLOGY

FOREST SUCCESSION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is one way secondary succession differs from primary succession? (TEK 7.10C)
A
Secondary succession is typically quicker than primary succession.
B
Secondary succession is typically slower than primary succession.
C
Secondary succession only occurs in mountains, primary succession only occurs in wetlands.
D
Secondary succession is the gradual change in plant species, while primary succession is the gradual change in animal species.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Secondary succession is typically slower than primary succession. Secondary succession only occurs in mountains, primary succession only occurs in wetlands. Secondary succession is the gradual change in plant species, while primary succession is the gradual change in animal species.

Detailed explanation-2: -Secondary succession is more common and usually occurs faster than primary succession because the substrate is already present. Secondary succession occurs on a surface where an ecosystem has previously existed.

Detailed explanation-3: -What is the difference between primary and secondary succession? Primary succession is a process by which a community arises in a virtually lifeless area with no soil. Secondary succession follows a disturbance that destroys a community without destroying the soil.

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