In which situation would primary succession occur?
A)A volcanic eruption covers an area with a thick layer of lava that cools to hardened rock.
B)A forest fire burns all of the trees and shrubs in a large area of forest.
C)An area of farmland is left alone and no longer farmed.
D)A forest is clear cut,removing all of the vegetation.
E)A grassland is burned leaving nothing but ash on the soil.

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Primary succession occurs in lifeless areas where there is no soil, such as after a volcanic eruption covers an area with lava that cools to hardened rock. This creates a new surface where organisms can eventually colonize, but initially, there is no soil or organic matter to support life.

In Which Situation Would Primary Succession Occur