Question

Which table correctly matches the scenario to the type of succession that would follow? A. Scenario Type of Succession a wildfire burns down a forest primary a glacier retreats to expose rock secondary a volcano erupts and creates an island secondary a hurricane causes a flood primary an earthquake causes a landslide primary B. Scenario Type of Succession a wildfire burns down a forest secondary a glacier retreats to expose rock primary a volcano erupts and creates an island secondary a hurricane causes a flood primary an earthquake causes a landslide secondary C. Scenario Type of Succession a wildfire burns down a forest primary a glacier retreats to expose rock secondary a volcano erupts and creates an island secondary a hurricane causes a flood secondary an earthquake causes a landslide primary D. Scenario Type of Succession a wildfire burns down a forest secondary a glacier retreats to expose rock primary a volcano erupts and creates an island primary a hurricane causes a flood secondary an earthquake causes a landslide secondary

Answer 1

Well it has to be one of them

Answer 2

To determine the correct matches between the scenarios and the types of succession, we need to understand the difference between primary and secondary succession:

- **Primary succession** occurs in environments where there is no soil present (e.g., after a volcanic eruption that creates new land, or when glaciers retreat and expose bare rock).
- **Secondary succession** occurs in environments where a disturbance has destroyed a community but left the soil intact (e.g., after a wildfire or flood).

Now let's analyze each scenario:

1. **A wildfire burns down a forest** - This scenario is **secondary succession** because soil remains.
2. **A glacier retreats to expose rock** - This scenario is **primary succession** because it starts from bare rock with no soil.
3. **A volcano erupts and creates an island** - This is **primary succession** because new land is formed from lava, starting with bare rock.
4. **A hurricane causes a flood** - This typically results in **secondary succession** as it usually affects existing soil and plants but does not strip the area of soil.
5. **An earthquake causes a landslide** - This can be considered **secondary succession** if soil remains but vegetation is disturbed.

Given this understanding, let's check against the provided options:

**A.**
- Wildfire: Secondary (correct)
- Glacier retreat: Primary (correct)
- Volcano: Secondary (incorrect, should be primary)
- Hurricane: Primary (incorrect, should be secondary)
- Landslide: Primary (incorrect, should be secondary)

**B.**
- Wildfire: Secondary (correct)
- Glacier retreat: Primary (correct)
- Volcano: Secondary (incorrect, should be primary)
- Hurricane: Primary (incorrect, should be secondary)
- Landslide: Secondary (incorrect, should be primary)

**C.**
- Wildfire: Primary (incorrect, should be secondary)
- Glacier retreat: Secondary (incorrect, should be primary)
- Volcano: Secondary (incorrect, should be primary)
- Hurricane: Secondary (incorrect, should be primary)
- Landslide: Primary (incorrect, should be secondary)

**D.**
- Wildfire: Secondary (correct)
- Glacier retreat: Primary (correct)
- Volcano: Primary (correct)
- Hurricane: Secondary (correct)
- Landslide: Secondary (incorrect, should be primary)

Based on this analysis, **none of the options match correctly** with all scenarios given the rules of primary and secondary succession. The closest analysis provided is option **A**, but it still contains misinformation regarding the volcano and hurricane scenarios. Thus, consider this review if finalized accuracy is required.

Answer 3

Apologies for the confusion in my previous assessment. Let's clarify the types of succession based on the provided scenarios more directly. Here's a breakdown:

1. **A wildfire burns down a forest**: This is **secondary succession**.
2. **A glacier retreats to expose rock**: This is **primary succession** (since it starts from bare rock).
3. **A volcano erupts and creates an island**: This is **primary succession** (as it starts from lava rock).
4. **A hurricane causes a flood**: Generally results in **secondary succession** (as the soil is usually retained).
5. **An earthquake causes a landslide**: Typically leads to **secondary succession** (if soil is left intact, depending on the severity).

Now, let's map these correctly to the options:

### Correct Matches
- Wildfire: **Secondary**
- Glacier Retreat: **Primary**
- Volcano: **Primary**
- Hurricane: **Secondary**
- Landslide: **Secondary**

Now let's review the provided options again:

**A:**
- Wildfire: Secondary (Correct)
- Glacier: Primary (Correct)
- Volcano: Secondary (Incorrect - should be Primary)
- Hurricane: Primary (Incorrect - should be Secondary)
- Landslide: Primary (Incorrect - should be Secondary)

**B:**
- Wildfire: Secondary (Correct)
- Glacier: Primary (Correct)
- Volcano: Secondary (Incorrect - should be Primary)
- Hurricane: Primary (Incorrect - should be Secondary)
- Landslide: Secondary (Incorrect - should be Primary)

**C:**
- Wildfire: Primary (Incorrect - should be Secondary)
- Glacier: Secondary (Incorrect - should be Primary)
- Volcano: Secondary (Incorrect - should be Primary)
- Hurricane: Secondary (Incorrect - should be Secondary)
- Landslide: Primary (Incorrect - should be Secondary)

**D:**
- Wildfire: Secondary (Correct)
- Glacier: Primary (Correct)
- Volcano: Primary (Correct)
- Hurricane: Secondary (Correct)
- Landslide: Secondary (Incorrect - should be Primary)

Evaluating all options, none match perfectly, but if we look for the one with the most correct information:

- **Option A** has three incorrect, while **Option D** has four accurate associations.

So, if we must choose one, the best answer is **D** since it is closest to the correct associations overall.

Thank you for your patience!