a new mountain lake just formed by a retreating glacier. the lake starts out with little nutrients or life, but over time it begins to support a variety of species.

which type of succession does this describe?

secondary

primary

island

aquatic

Answer:

This describes primary succession.

Explanation:

In the case of primary succession, the sequence of communities is formed in lifeless habitat. With the formation of the new ecosystem, life evolves gradually. In retreating glacier’s case, the new land is being revealed on its receding.  

During the initial stage, the land is void of soil and vegetation. This leads to micro-organisms to breakdown the bedrock and soil formation starts. With the efficient amount of soil creation the new vegetation starts.