Arrange the events of succession in their proper order.
a. pioneer species, plant growth, soil formation
b. pioneer species, soil formation, plant growth
c. soil formation, pioneer species, plant growth
d. soil formation, plant growth, pioneer species

Option (B)

Explanation:

Pioneer species refers to those species that occur in a new habitat and eventually colonizes and enhances the quality of the soil by providing the essential minerals. It converts a barren land into a habitable area.

After this, the soil becomes rich in the minerals, as a result of which the productivity increases and the fertility of the soil enhances.

Due to the good quality of the soil, plants get the necessary nutrients in order to carry out the process of photosynthesis in the presence of sunlight. This results in the growth, development, and expansion of the plants.

So, at first, the pioneer species will come, followed by soil formation and lastly the growth of plants.

Thus, the correct answer is option (B).

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