Question

On an expedition to a barren land that had witnessed volcanic activity, geologists noticed heavy lichen growth on some of the hard lava. In other areas, lichens were replaced by grasses. After many years, the geologists expect to find the area filled with full-grown hardwood trees, grasses, and shrubs. What is this process called?
A.Succession
B.Mutualism
C.Competition

Answer 1

The answer is A. Succession.

Succession is the process of change in the structure of species in some community or ecosystem. Succession is important because it leads to mature and stable communities. The purpose of succession is for an ecosystem to reach balance state right after it is formed or after it is disturbed by man or some disasters. It will increase biodiversity and help to prevent the desertification.

Answer 2

The process is called succession. This process involves the evolution of the structure of a biological community over time. Mutualism and competition refers to relationships of species or population species involved in a food chain.

By process of elimination you could also come up with the most logical answer.

The correct answer choice is: A) Succession

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