The regrowth of a forest after a devastating forest fire.

• primary succession

• secondary succession

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Volcanic ash covers the surrounding area in several feet of ash. Years later plants begin to grown again.

• primary succession

• secondary succession

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A new island formed from an underwater volcano will eventually contain plant life.

• primary succession

• secondary succession

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A glacier strips away all soil down to bedrock. It will be many years before the area regrows.

• primary succession

• secondary succession

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The renewal of a forest after extreme logging

• primary succession

• secondary succession

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The regrowth of an ecosystem after a massive flood

• primary succession

• secondary succession

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A nuclear explosion causes soil to become infertile. It will take many years before the soil is replenished.

• primary succession

• secondary succession

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When an old playground is taken out, the schoolyard changes with new plants growing, like grass and wildflowers.

• primary succession

• secondary succession

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Which is NOT an example of a pioneer species?

• lichens

• grasses

• trees

• mosses

The final stable state of succession is called

• primary succession

• secondary succession

• pioneer species

• climax community

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