Question

exposed
rock

lichens
and
mosses

grasses
forbs
shrubs
tree seedlings

jack pine

pioneer
community

climax
community

time

a) classic ecosystem
b) primary succession
c) secondary succession
d) climax community

what is the most likely effect of deforestation that results from
urbanization of an area?
1 point

Explanation:

The diagram shows ecological succession starting from exposed rock (a barren, non - soil - containing surface). Primary succession is the process of ecological succession that begins in an area where no soil exists, like on exposed rock, and progresses with pioneer species (lichens, mosses) first, then other plants. Classic Ecosystem is not a term for this process. Secondary succession starts in an area where soil already exists (e.g., after a fire or human - made disturbance that doesn't destroy the soil). A climax community is the final stable stage of succession, not the process shown here. So the correct option is B.

Answer:

B) Primary Succession