Question

During secondary succession, which of these best describes why decomposing pioneer plants give way to larger, more complex plant species, such as hardwood trees? Increased amounts of sunlight are able to reach the ground while the pioneer species are decomposing. Increased soil temperatures from decomposing pioneer species help tree seeds germinate more quickly. Increased amounts of decomposing pioneer species remove nutrients that tree seedlings need to grow and mature. Increased amounts of soil from decomposing pioneer species allow plants with more extensive root systems to become established.

Answer 1

Answer:

the correct option is A) Increased amounts of sunlight are able to reach the ground while the pioneer species are decomposing.

Explanation:

Whenever a disturbance occurs in the pioneer species, new life forms develop to replace the previous species that existed. Whether it was a fire or flood or any other cause of disturbance, once the pioneer plants had started to decompose, it allowed for the more complex plant species to take its place by giving it access to sunlight.

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