Why Does Secondary Succession Occur Faster Than Primary Succession

question 97

Multiple Choice

Why does secondary succession occur faster than primary succession?

• A) Direct observation of secondary succession is easier than for primary succession.
• B) Lichens are better able to colonize soil than bare rock.
• C) Soil in secondary sites can contain plant seeds and roots.
• D) Primary succession areas get too much sunlight for succession to happen quickly.

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