In 1963 a new island was formed from a volcanic eruption. The island was named Surtsey and is located off the southern end of Iceland. There are no human inhabitants on Surtsey and scientists have forbidden humans from colonizing the island. Four students made statements about the island and presented them to their professor, which student’s argument is the BEST?

Question 1 options:

Student B says this is a great example of primary succession because the island began with no soil

Student A says this is a great example of primary succession since humans have not immigrated to the island

Student D says this is a great example of secondary succession because the island was immediately visited by sea birds

Student C says this is a great example of secondary succession because the island came from an undersea volcano