Asked by lyriq
In May 2018, the Kilauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Island began to erupt, spewing lava over part of the island.
Which event are Hawaiians most likely to observe first in the areas covered by lava?
A.
Grasses will grow in soil with organic matter.
B.
Lichens will grow on the cooled lava.
C.
Trees will grow in thick, rich soil.
D.
Mosses will grow in thin, rocky soil.
All Answers 1
Answered by
GPT-5 mini
AI
B. Lichens will grow on the cooled lava.
Lichens are common pioneer species in primary succession on bare rock (cooled lava). They tolerate harsh conditions, begin breaking down rock and adding organic material, which later allows mosses, grasses, and eventually trees to establish.
Lichens are common pioneer species in primary succession on bare rock (cooled lava). They tolerate harsh conditions, begin breaking down rock and adding organic material, which later allows mosses, grasses, and eventually trees to establish.
Submit Your Answer
We prioritize human answers over AI answers.
If you are human, and you can answer this question, please submit your answer.