Question

State whether the following statement is true or false:

After fire, a primary succession starts at a very rapid rate.

Answer 1

This statement is false.

Explanation:

Primary succession begins in areas with no existing soil or life, such as bare rock or areas where all life has been destroyed. It is a slow process because soil formation and the establishment of life take considerable time. After a fire, the succession that occurs is usually secondary succession, which starts faster due to the presence of soil and the seed bank. Hence, primary succession is slow, not rapid, after fire.