Arrange the statements below to describe how a lake might become a forest in a period of 100 years. Fill in 1 to 5, 1 being the first to occur. These processes continue until the lake is replaced by a forest.

Seeds from trees are dropped on the shore and trees begin to grow.

Pine needles, leaves, and branches from shoreline trees drop into the water thereby
reducing the lake and expanding the shore.

Lichens and bacteria break down rocks near the shore into soil.

Lack of rain results in reduced water levels and an expanded shore.