In Which of the Following Situations Would Succession Be Expected

question 76

Multiple Choice

In which of the following situations would succession be expected to take the longest?

• A) A volcanic island forms far from any mainland.
• B) A forest fire burns 1,200 acres in Texas.
• C) Sand dunes form a new island within a half mile of a mainland.
• D) Humans log an area and then burn the remaining undergrowth.

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Definitions:

Producer Surplus

The discrepancy between the price at which producers are ready to offer a good and the actual amount they get for it.

Market Equilibrium

A situation in which market supply equals market demand, leading to stable prices where the quantity supplied is equal to the quantity demanded.

Consumer Surplus

The disparity between what consumers are prepared and capable of spending for a product or service and the actual amount they end up paying.

Market Price

The prevailing rate at which a service or asset is available for purchase or sale in a specific market.