Which of the following is the best example of primary succession?
A) a forest develops on abandoned farmland
B) a forest develops on the edge of a retreating glacier
C) a forest develops in the area of a forest fire
D) a forest develops in the area of a devastating flood
E) a forest develops on the site of a logging operation

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Primary succession occurs in an area where no soil is present, such as on the edge of a retreating glacier. As the glacier melts, it leaves behind soil and rocks that eventually allow plants and trees to grow, leading to the development of a forest. The other options (abandoned farmland, forest fire, devastating flood, logging operation) all involve areas where soil is present and therefore fall under the category of secondary succession.

Which of the Following Is the Best Example of Primary