AP Environmental Scienceeasymcq1 pt
Why is secondary succession usually faster than primary succession?
A.Soil and seed banks already exist
B.Secondary succession skips pioneer species
C.More sunlight reaches the ground
D.No disturbance occurred
Explanation
Core Concept
Primary succession must first build soil from rock over centuries; secondary starts with soil, nutrients, and buried seeds in place.
Correct Answer
ASoil and seed banks already exist
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