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Biology, 05.06.2020 18:02 madiballet125

In 1963 a new island was formed from a volcanic eruption that led to land consisting of barren volcanic rock. The island was named Surtsey and is located off the southern end of Iceland. There are no human inhabitants on Surtsey and scientists have forbidden humans from colonizing the island. Four students make statements about the island and present them to their professor, which student's argument is best? A. Student B says this is a great example of primary succession because the island began with no soil. B. Student A says this is a great example of primary succession since humans have not immigrated to the island. C. Student C says this is a great example of secondary succession because the island came from an undersea volcano. D. Student D says this is a great example of secondary succession because the island was immediately visited by sea birds.

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