Question

Which of the following statements about secondary succession is true?
a.
Secondary succession occurs in ecosystems that have no vegetation.
b.
Secondary succession affects ecosystems that are already established.
c.
Ecosystems require pioneer species to undergo secondary succession.
d.
Secondary succession can occur in areas without soil.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

B

Secondary succession occurs in areas where a community has been disturbed but soil and some organisms remain — i.e., ecosystems that were already established.