Question

Hurricane Andrew hit South Florida in 1992 causing over $25 million in damages. Biscayne National Park in the Florida Keys. Most of the deciduous and evergreen trees in the area were uprooted and the area was left with only a few smaller trees and some grasses. What type of succession took place in Biscayne National Park after Hurricane Andrew?
Responses
A Primary successionPrimary succession
B Tertiary successionTertiary succession
C Successional growthSuccessional growth
D Secondary successionSecondary succession

Answer 1

D. Secondary succession — the disturbance removed vegetation but left soil and some plants (grasses), so the community regrew from existing soil and seed/resprout sources.