Asked by ggg
Which factor can cause secondary succession?
clear cutting
glacial melting
competition
predation
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Clear cutting.
It removes existing vegetation but leaves soil and often seeds/roots intact, so the area undergoes secondary succession. (Glacial melting exposes bare rock—primary succession; competition and predation alter communities but aren't the typical disturbance causing secondary succession.)
It removes existing vegetation but leaves soil and often seeds/roots intact, so the area undergoes secondary succession. (Glacial melting exposes bare rock—primary succession; competition and predation alter communities but aren't the typical disturbance causing secondary succession.)
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