AP Environmental Scienceeasymcq1 pt
Primary succession begins on
A.bare rock with no soil
B.a recently burned forest with soil intact
C.an abandoned farm field
D.a mature climax forest
Explanation
Core Concept
Lichens and mosses pioneer lifeless substrate, slowly building soil — the from-scratch sequence after lava flows or glacial retreat.
Correct Answer
Abare rock with no soil
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