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:

Spinal Cord

The cylindrical bundle of nerve fibers and associated tissue that is enclosed in the spine and connects nearly all parts of the body to the brain, forming the central nervous system.

Olfactory Cortex

A region in the brain involved in the perception of odors.

Frontal Lobe

The part of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for voluntary movement, expressive language, and managing higher level executive functions.

Temporal Lobe

A region of the cerebral cortex involved in processing auditory information and is critical for the understanding of language.