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

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option A. The process that is being described above is called succession. Ecological succession is the process of change in species structure in a community as time goes by. Hope this answers the question.