Which event would lead to primary succession of a forest?

Responses

A tornado
A tornado

A forest fire
A forest fire

An abandoned field
An abandoned field

A volcanic eruption

1 answer

The event that would lead to primary succession of a forest is a volcanic eruption.

Primary succession occurs in areas where no soil exists and where no previous biological community has been established, which is typical after a volcanic eruption. In contrast, a forest fire and a tornado may lead to secondary succession, as they occur in areas that already have soil and some existing biological community. An abandoned field typically represents a disturbed area that can also lead to secondary succession.