Question

question 18 2 pts which type of succession is likely to occur immediately following a volcanic eruption that caused total destruction of a given area? primary succession because new organisms will be needed to create soil. secondary succession because some previous soil will still be left behind after the eruption. secondary succession because all of the soil was lost in the eruption. primary succession because it killed many of the organisms in the mountainous ecosystem.

Explanation:

Primary succession occurs in areas with no existing soil. A volcanic eruption causing total destruction leaves no soil, requiring pioneer organisms to create soil first. Secondary succession needs remaining soil, which is absent here.

Answer:

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