Which of the following statements about primary succession is correct?

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Which of the following statements about primary succession is correct?

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It occurs in areas where no life previously existed. Correct It happens after a forest fire. It begins with the establishment of large trees. It leads to the immediate formation of a climax community.

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Primary succession occurs in lifeless areas, such as newly formed volcanic islands, where no life previously existed.

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