DENDROLOGY

FOREST ECOLOGY

FOREST SUCCESSION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is LEAST likely to cause an event that leads to primary succession?
A
Volcanic eruption
B
Forest fire
C
Nuclear waste spill
D
Large extraterrestrial object crashing on the earth
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Which of the following are least likely to be present during primary succession? Explanation: Primary succession begins with no soil.

Detailed explanation-2: -Primary succession occurs when new land is formed or bare rock is exposed, providing a habitat that can be colonized for the first time. For example, primary succession may take place following the eruption of volcanoes, such as those on the Big Island of Hawaii.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: Primary succession would not occur in a clear-cut forest.

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