DENDROLOGY

FOREST ECOLOGY

FOREST SUCCESSION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which would most likely result in primary succession?
A
old forest growing
B
undisturbed prairie
C
pollution kills mountain lake species
D
a Newly formed volcanic island
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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. As lava flows into the ocean, new rock is formed.

Detailed explanation-2: -Primary succession happens when a new patch of land is created or exposed for the first time. This can happen, for example, when lava cools and creates new rocks, or when a glacier retreats and exposes rocks without any soil. During primary succession, organisms must start from scratch.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: The correct answer is c. lichens. Lichens are most likely to be pioneer species in a newly formed volcanic island.

Detailed explanation-4: -primary succession. Primary succession occurs when new land is formed or bare rock is exposed to provide lifeless habitat for the organisms for the first time. When the volcano erupts, it forms a small island (composed of rocks) that provides lifeless habitat for the organism (for the first time).

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