A region that is experiencing very frequent disturbances of intermediate intensity will most likely exhibit _______. If the intensity of these disturbances increases noticeably, the region will most likely exhibit _______.
A) primary succession; secondary succession
B) primary succession; extinction of all life
C) secondary succession; primary succession
D) secondary succession; extinction of all life

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A region with frequent disturbances of intermediate intensity will likely exhibit secondary succession, as the disturbances allow for the regeneration of life without completely destroying the soil and seed bank. If the intensity increases significantly, it could lead to conditions where life cannot sustain, leading to extinction.

A Region That Is Experiencing Very Frequent Disturbances of Intermediate