What Is the Correct Order of Events During Primary Succession

question 17

Multiple Choice

What is the correct order of events during primary succession?

• A)Soil formation occurs - pioneer species enter the region - shrubs begin to grow - small trees begin to grow
• B)pioneer species enter the region - soil formation occurs - shrubs begin to grow - small trees begin to grow
• C)pioneer species enter the region - shrubs begin to grow - small trees begin to grow
• D)pioneer species enter the region - climax status is reached - small trees begin to grow

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Definitions:

Element

A pure chemical substance consisting of one type of atom, distinguished by its atomic number.

Zinc-65

A radioactive isotope of zinc with a half-life of 244 days, often used as a tracer in studies of zinc metabolism.

Protons

Positively charged subatomic particles found in the nucleus of an atom, contributing to the atom's mass and defining the element.

Zinc

A chemical element with the symbol Zn and atomic number 30; it is a slightly brittle metal at room temperature and has a variety of uses, from galvanization to dietary supplements.