Secondary succession occurs more quickly than primary succession mainly because ____.

A. improved soil is present from the start
B. disturbances in the community exposes more soil
C. rocky areas contain more minerals
D. sunlight is more available
E. nitrogen-fixing bacteria are present


Answer: A

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