Which of the Following Is a True Statement

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a true statement?

• A) Primary succession occurs after disturbances, such as forest fires.
• B) Secondary succession only occurs after human intervention.
• C) Primary succession tends to take a longer period of time than secondary succession.
• D) It typically takes 25 years or less for a climax community to develop after a disturbance.

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Definitions:

Skinner's Operant

A theory developed by B.F. Skinner that describes how behaviors are influenced by consequences, emphasizing reinforcement and punishment in shaping behavior.

Basal Ganglia

Subcortical forebrain nuclei that coordinate voluntary movements of the limbs and body; connected to the thalamus and to the midbrain.

Sensory Cortex

The region of the brain responsible for processing sensory information received from the body, including sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell.