Question

which type of succession is likely to occur immediately following a volcanic eruption that caused total destruction of a given area? secondary succession because all of the soil was lost in the eruption. secondary succession because some previous soil will still be left behind after the eruption. primary succession because it killed many of the organisms in the mountainous ecosystem. primary succession because new organisms will be needed to create soil.

Explanation:

Primary succession occurs in areas with no existing soil, such as after a volcanic eruption that destroys all soil. Secondary succession requires remaining soil. A volcanic eruption causing total destruction removes soil, so primary succession is needed to create new soil.

Answer:

Primary succession because new organisms will be needed to create soil.