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Which of these is a disturbance that would trigger primary succession?(1 point) Responses road construction road construction wildfire wildfire livestock grazing livestock grazing glacial retreat
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Glacial retreat is a disturbance that would trigger primary succession. This process occurs when glaciers melt and expose bare rock, creating a new surface that can support life, initiating the gradual development of an ecosystem from the ground up.
In contrast, road construction and livestock grazing are forms of disturbance that typically affect existing ecosystems and may lead to secondary succession, rather than primary succession. Wildfire can also lead to secondary succession, as it often affects areas that already have soil and organic matter.
In contrast, road construction and livestock grazing are forms of disturbance that typically affect existing ecosystems and may lead to secondary succession, rather than primary succession. Wildfire can also lead to secondary succession, as it often affects areas that already have soil and organic matter.