Primary Succession Takes Much Longer Than Secondary Succession Because It

question 55

Multiple Choice

Primary succession takes much longer than secondary succession because it involves

• A)colonization by more K-selected species.
• B)time for development of the soil.
• C)more time for development of a seed bank.
• D)colonization by organisms that are farther away.
• E)redevelopment of the atmospheric gases.

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Definitions:

Surface Temperature

The air temperature near the Earth's surface, influenced by sunlight, atmospheric conditions, and geographical location, critical for weather forecasts and climatology.

Carbon Dioxide Concentration

The amount of carbon dioxide molecules present in a particular volume of atmosphere, typically expressed in parts per million by volume.

Temperature Decreased

A condition where the environmental or specific area's temperature lowers from a previous point.

Years Ago

A term used to reference a specific amount of time before the present, often used in historical and geological contexts.