"Primary" Succession Is Succession That

question 38

Multiple Choice

"Primary" succession is succession that

• A) involves establishment of primary producers where there were none.
• B) leads to establishment of a climax community dominated by primary producers.
• C) occurs on newly exposed geologic substrates, not organic soil.
• D) occurs where organic soils have been exposed but not destroyed by disturbance.
• E) occurs after fire or agricultural abandonment.

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Definitions:

Secondary Research

The process of gathering data that has already been collected by others, such as reports, studies, or statistics, for a new analysis.

Observational Research

A method of data collection involving the systematic recording of observable behaviors, events, or conditions without direct interaction.

Median

Midpoint of a series, with an equal number of items above and below.

Statistical Abstract

A comprehensive summary of statistics on a particular topic, often compiled and published by governmental or research organizations.