Which table correctly matches the scenario to the type of succession that would follow? A. Scenario Type of Succession a wildfire burns down a forest primary a glacier retreats to expose rock secondary a volcano erupts and creates an island secondary a hurricane causes a flood primary an earthquake causes a landslide primary B. Scenario Type of Succession a wildfire burns down a forest secondary a glacier retreats to expose rock primary a volcano erupts and creates an island secondary a hurricane causes a flood primary an earthquake causes a landslide secondary C. Scenario Type of Succession a wildfire burns down a forest primary a glacier retreats to expose rock secondary a volcano erupts and creates an island secondary a hurricane causes a flood secondary an earthquake causes a landslide primary D. Scenario Type of Succession a wildfire burns down a forest secondary a glacier retreats to expose rock primary a volcano erupts and creates an island primary a hurricane causes a flood secondary an earthquake causes a landslide secondary

Answer 1

To determine the correct matches between the scenarios and the types of succession, we need to understand the difference between primary and secondary succession:

• Primary succession occurs in environments where there is no soil present (e.g., after a volcanic eruption that creates new land, or when glaciers retreat and expose bare rock).
• Secondary succession occurs in environments where a disturbance has destroyed a community but left the soil intact (e.g., after a wildfire or flood).

Now let's analyze each scenario:

1. A wildfire burns down a forest - This scenario is secondary succession because soil remains.
2. A glacier retreats to expose rock - This scenario is primary succession because it starts from bare rock with no soil.
3. A volcano erupts and creates an island - This is primary succession because new land is formed from lava, starting with bare rock.
4. A hurricane causes a flood - This typically results in secondary succession as it usually affects existing soil and plants but does not strip the area of soil.
5. An earthquake causes a landslide - This can be considered secondary succession if soil remains but vegetation is disturbed.

Given this understanding, let's check against the provided options:

A.

• Wildfire: Secondary (correct)
• Glacier retreat: Primary (correct)
• Volcano: Secondary (incorrect, should be primary)
• Hurricane: Primary (incorrect, should be secondary)
• Landslide: Primary (incorrect, should be secondary)

B.

• Wildfire: Secondary (correct)
• Glacier retreat: Primary (correct)
• Volcano: Secondary (incorrect, should be primary)
• Hurricane: Primary (incorrect, should be secondary)
• Landslide: Secondary (incorrect, should be primary)

C.

• Wildfire: Primary (incorrect, should be secondary)
• Glacier retreat: Secondary (incorrect, should be primary)
• Volcano: Secondary (incorrect, should be primary)
• Hurricane: Secondary (incorrect, should be primary)
• Landslide: Primary (incorrect, should be secondary)

D.

• Wildfire: Secondary (correct)
• Glacier retreat: Primary (correct)
• Volcano: Primary (correct)
• Hurricane: Secondary (correct)
• Landslide: Secondary (incorrect, should be primary)

Based on this analysis, none of the options match correctly with all scenarios given the rules of primary and secondary succession. The closest analysis provided is option A, but it still contains misinformation regarding the volcano and hurricane scenarios. Thus, consider this review if finalized accuracy is required.

Answer 2

Well it has to be one of them

Answer 3

Apologies for the confusion in my previous assessment. Let's clarify the types of succession based on the provided scenarios more directly. Here's a breakdown:

1. A wildfire burns down a forest: This is secondary succession.
2. A glacier retreats to expose rock: This is primary succession (since it starts from bare rock).
3. A volcano erupts and creates an island: This is primary succession (as it starts from lava rock).
4. A hurricane causes a flood: Generally results in secondary succession (as the soil is usually retained).
5. An earthquake causes a landslide: Typically leads to secondary succession (if soil is left intact, depending on the severity).

Now, let's map these correctly to the options:

Correct Matches

• Wildfire: Secondary
• Glacier Retreat: Primary
• Volcano: Primary
• Hurricane: Secondary
• Landslide: Secondary

Now let's review the provided options again:

A:

• Wildfire: Secondary (Correct)
• Glacier: Primary (Correct)
• Volcano: Secondary (Incorrect - should be Primary)
• Hurricane: Primary (Incorrect - should be Secondary)
• Landslide: Primary (Incorrect - should be Secondary)

B:

• Wildfire: Secondary (Correct)
• Glacier: Primary (Correct)
• Volcano: Secondary (Incorrect - should be Primary)
• Hurricane: Primary (Incorrect - should be Secondary)
• Landslide: Secondary (Incorrect - should be Primary)

C:

• Wildfire: Primary (Incorrect - should be Secondary)
• Glacier: Secondary (Incorrect - should be Primary)
• Volcano: Secondary (Incorrect - should be Primary)
• Hurricane: Secondary (Incorrect - should be Secondary)
• Landslide: Primary (Incorrect - should be Secondary)

D:

• Wildfire: Secondary (Correct)
• Glacier: Primary (Correct)
• Volcano: Primary (Correct)
• Hurricane: Secondary (Correct)
• Landslide: Secondary (Incorrect - should be Primary)

Evaluating all options, none match perfectly, but if we look for the one with the most correct information:

• Option A has three incorrect, while Option D has four accurate associations.

So, if we must choose one, the best answer is D since it is closest to the correct associations overall.

Thank you for your patience!