DENDROLOGY

FOREST ECOLOGY

FOREST SUCCESSION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why does primary succession take longer than secondary succession?
A
Primary succession begins with nutrient-rich soil and secondary succession does not.
B
Primary succession begins with desolate land.
C
Secondary succession begins with a rocky environment.
D
Secondary succession is a long-term change and primary succession is a short-term change.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: Because the substrate already exists, secondary succession usually happens faster than primary succession. There is no soil in primary succession thus, it must form. This process takes a more extended period because pioneer species must invade the area, die, and soil formed due to this cycle.

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