Climate Knowledge Challenge

The process of plant and animal species colonizing an area that was previously uninhabited (correct)

The process of plant and animal species colonizing an area that was previously inhabited but has been disturbed or destroyed

The process of plant and animal species colonizing an area after a natural disaster

The process of plant and animal species colonizing an area that was previously inhabited but has not been disturbed

The recovery of an ecosystem after a flood

The regrowth of vegetation after a forest fire

The growth of mosses and lichens on a bare rock surface (correct)

The establishment of plants and animals in a disturbed forest area

Primary succession involves the colonization of plants only, while secondary succession involves the colonization of both plants and animals

Primary succession occurs in areas previously uninhabited, while secondary succession occurs in areas that were previously inhabited but have been disturbed or destroyed (correct)

Primary succession is a faster process compared to secondary succession

Primary succession occurs after a natural disaster, while secondary succession occurs after human activities