Which Statement Best Explains the Difference Between Primary and Secondary

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which statement best explains the difference between primary and secondary succession?

• A) Primary succession always occurs rapidly; secondary succession is much slower.
• B) Primary and secondary succession occur at approximately the same rate, but secondary succession establishes a different community.
• C) Primary succession is often initiated by humans; secondary succession usually occurs after a natural disaster.
• D) Primary succession follows a disturbance that removes all life; secondary succession begins when some organisms are still present.
• E) Primary succession begins when some organisms are still present; secondary succession follows a disturbance that removes all life.

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