Question

Which of the following is an example of succession in an ocean ecosystem?

A.) Ocean organisms pass away and sink to the bottom of the ocean.
B.) Oil spills cause pollution in the ocean ecosystem.
C.) Tsunamis cause damage to land and ocean ecosystems.
D.) Volcanic activity causes a new island to form in the ocean ecosystem.

Answer 1

The correct answer is (d)Volcanic activity that causes a new island to form in the ocean ecosystem.

The Ecological succession can be defined as gradual process by which ecosystem changes and develops over time. Nothing remains same all the time, the habitat of the animals keeps changing. There are two types of succession primary and secondary.

So, the volcano activity that causes a new island to form is an example of succession.