A wildfire burns through a mature forest; the figure shows recovery over time.
This sequence is BEST classified as which type of succession?
- Acheck_circle
Secondary succession (soil and seeds remain after disturbance)
- B
Climax succession
- C
Eutrophication
- D
Primary succession because all life is destroyed
Explanation
Secondary succession occurs after disturbances (fire, agriculture) where soil persists, allowing faster recovery from seeds and root systems.