Secondary succession takes place in all of the following except
A)an abandoned agricultural field.
B)an area burnt off by a fire.
C)an area exposed by a melting glacier.
D)an abandoned landfill.
E)a pile of cow manure ("cow flop.")

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Secondary succession occurs in areas where a disturbance has destroyed a community but left the soil intact, such as abandoned fields, burnt areas, landfills, and manure piles. An area exposed by a melting glacier is an example of primary succession, as it starts with bare rock and no soil.

Secondary Succession Takes Place in All of the Following Except