Question

Which one of the following areas is an example of secondary succession if the succession takes place in/on?

• A. Abandoned farm land
• B. Newly cooled lava
• C. Newly created pond
• D. Bare rock

Answer 1

The correct option is A Abandoned farm land

• An abandoned farmland is the area which was colonised earlier but currently, it has disturbed or damaged habitat so it is an example of secondary succession as it is the series of community changes which take place on a previously colonized, but disturbed or damaged habitat.
• Examples include areas which have been cleared of existing vegetation (such as after tree-felling in a woodland or an abandoned farm land) and destructive events such as fires.
• Thus, the correct answer is option A.