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Which one of the following statements is correct for secondary succession?

  1. A
    It begins on a bare rock
  2. B
    It occurs on a deforested site
  3. C
    It follows primary succession
  4. D
    It is similar to primary succession except that it has a relatively fast pace

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Secondary succession occurs in areas where natural biotic communities have been destroyed, such as in abandoned farm lands, burned or cut forests (deforested sites). It is faster than primary succession because some soil or sediment is already present.

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Which one of the following statements is correct for secondary succession?
A
It begins on a bare rock
B
It occurs on a deforested site
C
It follows primary succession
D
It is similar to primary succession except that it has a relatively fast pace

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