You are most likely to observe primary succession in a terrestrial community when you visit a(n)
A)tropical rain forest.
B)abandoned field.
C)recently burned forest.
D)recently created volcanic island.
E)recently plowed field.

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Primary succession occurs in areas where no previous community existed. A recently created volcanic island is an example of such an area, as there would be no plants or other organisms present. Tropical rainforests, abandoned fields, and recently burned forests have undergone some form of disturbance but have had a previous community present, making secondary succession more likely. A recently plowed field may also be undergoing secondary succession as there would still be some existing soil and seeds or plant remnants present.

You Are Most Likely to Observe Primary Succession in a Terrestrial