Which disturbance would result in primary succession?

harvesting wheat by using a combine harvester at the end of the growing season

controlled burning to stimulate the growth of forest trees such as sequoia

the formation of Surtsey, a volcanic island off of the southern coast of Iceland

the effect of a large herd of elephants on the grasses and shrubs in an area

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Kaydence Anderson

Biology

25 April, 12:25

Which disturbance would result in primary succession?

harvesting wheat by using a combine harvester at the end of the growing season

controlled burning to stimulate the growth of forest trees such as sequoia

the formation of Surtsey, a volcanic island off of the southern coast of Iceland

the effect of a large herd of elephants on the grasses and shrubs in an area

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Margaret Gentry · Answer 1

The formation of Surtsey, a volcanic island off the southern coast of Iceland, is an example of primary succession. Primary succession occurs when a major natural event wipes out all living organisms and/or forms a potential new habitat suitable for life to develop and grow.