4
QuizMultiple Choice

Lab: Disease Spread — Unit test

Question 4 • NY-Life Science: BiologyTerm 2 Hillcrest

Which of the following could result in secondary succession?

Answer
A
the formation of a tall sand dune on a previously grassy beach
B
a vast glacier in motion forming a U-shaped valley in its wake
C
a volcanic eruption that covers most of what used to be a forest
D
an introduced species that destroys all the native plants in an area

Explanation

Secondary succession occurs when a disturbance removes living organisms but leaves the soil in place, allowing plants to regrow. An introduced species that destroys native plants can leave the soil intact, so the area may undergo secondary succession. A new sand dune, a glacially carved valley, or land covered by lava may lack developed soil, which is more likely to lead to primary succession.

AI-written and checked against the verified answer.

Previous
Next