2. Human activity can be very disruptive to an ecosystem. Part of the forest shown in the picture was clear-cut for timber harvesting. Will this forested area change via primary or secondary succession? Explain.
2. Human activity can be very disruptive to an ecosystem. Part of the forest shown in the picture was clear-cut for timber harvesting. Will this forested area change via primary or secondary succession? Explain.
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**2.** Human activity can be very disruptive to an ecosystem. Part of the forest shown in the picture was clear-cut for timber harvesting. Will this forested area change via primary or secondary succession? Explain.
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This section discusses the impact of human activities, such as timber harvesting, on ecosystems. The image shows a forest area that has been clear-cut, illustrating the disruption. The interactive element prompts learners to analyze whether the ecological recovery will occur through primary or secondary succession.
- **Primary Succession:** This occurs in lifeless areas where there is no soil, such as after a lava flow or a retreating glacier. It involves the gradual development of a series of communities.
- **Secondary Succession:** This occurs in areas where a disturbance has destroyed a community but left the soil intact, like the scenario shown. This process is usually faster than primary succession because the soil already contains seeds and nutrients.
Learners are encouraged to explore which type of succession would occur in the clear-cut forest scenario and provide a reasoning for their conclusion.
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