What can you observe to judge an area's succession stage?

The plants and animals present.

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  1. The plants and animals present ✔
  2. The price of land
  3. The number of visitors

Why: The mix of plants and animals shows what stage the area is in.

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Plants tell the story of the land.
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Answer: The plants and animals present. The mix of plants and animals shows what stage the area is in.

  1. Scouting America: Nature www.scouting.org/merit-badges/nature
    explain what stage of succession (both plant and animal) the area is in
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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