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Clear cutting a forest is secondary succession correct
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No, clear-cutting a forest is an example of **primary succession**, not secondary succession.
**Primary succession** occurs in an area where no soil or biological community previously existed, such as after a volcanic eruption or a glacier retreat. It starts from bare rock or disturbed land where the first organisms to colonize the area are usually lichens and mosses.
**Secondary succession**, on the other hand, occurs in an area that has been disturbed but where soil and some organisms still exist, such as after a fire, flood, or human activities like logging. Clear-cutting removes most trees but typically leaves behind soil and some vegetation, allowing for quicker recovery and the establishment of new plant communities.
In summary, clear-cutting leads to secondary succession as the ecosystem begins to recover from the disturbance.
**Primary succession** occurs in an area where no soil or biological community previously existed, such as after a volcanic eruption or a glacier retreat. It starts from bare rock or disturbed land where the first organisms to colonize the area are usually lichens and mosses.
**Secondary succession**, on the other hand, occurs in an area that has been disturbed but where soil and some organisms still exist, such as after a fire, flood, or human activities like logging. Clear-cutting removes most trees but typically leaves behind soil and some vegetation, allowing for quicker recovery and the establishment of new plant communities.
In summary, clear-cutting leads to secondary succession as the ecosystem begins to recover from the disturbance.
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