Question

Which of the following is an example of primary succession?

A. the recovery of Yellowstone National Park following the fires of 1988

B. the appearance of lichens and mosses in an area where a glacier has recently melted away

C. the growth of weeds in a field after a farmer stops using the field

D. the growth of weeds in an empty lot that is no longer being mowed

Answer 1

B. the appearance of lichens and mosses in an area where a glacier has recently melted away

Step-by-step explanation:

Ecological succession, which refers to the series of changes that occurs over time in an ecosystem, can be of two types namely: primary succession and secondary succession.

Primary succession is a succession that involves an area where no form of life has grown previously, hence, the area of land is barren e.g bare rock. Primary succession is first colonized by species called PIONEER SPECIES e.g. lichens, mosses etc.

According to this question, "the appearance of lichens and mosses (pioneer species) in an area where a glacier has recently melted away" is an example of PRIMARY SUCCESSION.