Question

which of the following would most likely be a cause of primary succession?
a. farming
b. overhunting
c. volcano
d. defoliation

please select the best answer from the choices provided

a
b
c
d

Explanation:

Primary succession occurs in lifeless areas with no soil (e.g., after volcanic eruptions, where lava creates new rock). Farming (a), overhunting (b), and defoliation (d) affect existing ecosystems with soil, causing secondary succession. A volcano (c) creates a barren, soil - less environment, triggering primary succession.

Answer:

C. volcano