Which of the following would exhibit primary succession?
A) rock exposed by a retreating glacier
B) an abandoned farm
C) a forest that has been clear-cut
D) newly flooded land to create a reservoir
E) a forest that has been burned

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Primary succession refers to the colonization of an area that has never been inhabited before. Of the given options, only rock exposed by a retreating glacier is an example of a completely barren, devoid of life habitat. The other options involve areas that had life before, either human activity or natural habitats, and are examples of secondary succession.

Which of the Following Would Exhibit Primary Succession