Question

Which of the following sequences best illustrates primary succession in a forest?

Answer 1

Answer:

C.

Explanation:

Primary succession is where it is a new area, not one where the area was simply made uninhabitable which gets rid of A, and B. C goes into more detail as to what actually happens as lichens consume the rocks while weeds come in afterwards due to the soil being formed since the lichen has broken down the rocks. Shrubs follow because enough soil has formed. followed by hardwoods and trees cause the roots of previous plants have formed enough soil for larger organisms and eventually a forest