Question

ecological succession
what is one way secondary succession differs from primary succession?
a) secondary succession is typically quicker than primary succession
b) secondary succession is typically slower than primary succession
c) secondary succession only occurs in mountains, primary succession only occurs in wetlands
d) secondary succession is the gradual change in plant species, while primary succession is the gradual change in animal species
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Explanation:

Primary succession starts in a barren environment with no existing soil or organic matter, so it takes a very long time to establish a stable ecosystem. Secondary succession occurs in an area that previously had an ecosystem (e.g., after a fire or deforestation) where soil and some organic remnants already exist, allowing the ecosystem to regenerate much faster. Options B, C, and D are incorrect: secondary succession is not slower, it is not restricted to mountains (nor primary to wetlands), and both types of succession involve changes in all ecological communities (plants and animals), not just one group.

Answer:

A) Secondary succession is typically quicker than primary succession