Read the passage and answer the questions. Agriculture remains a fundamental pillar of economic stability in many developing nations. Despite…

Read the passage and answer the questions. Agriculture remains a fundamental pillar of economic stability in many developing nations. Despite technological advancements, the sector is characterized by outdated practices, which hampers productivity. Governments in these regions often neglect agricultural reforms, focusing more on industrialization. Consequently, food security issues persist, leaving many countries dependent on imports. Experts argue that revitalizing the sector requires a multi-faceted approach, balancing modernization with sustainability. According to the passage, the focus of many governments is on

  1. Agricultural reforms
  2. Importation policies
  3. Industrialization ✓
  4. Sustainability

Explanation

Succession in ecology: gradual change in community composition over time. Primary succession: on bare surface (rock, lava) – pioneer species (lichens) modify environment enabling later species.

Secondary succession: after disturbance to existing community (fire, farming). Faster than primary because soil already exists. Abandoned farmland progresses through grass, shrubs, to forest.

Climax community: stable end point of succession in given climate. Tropical climax is rainforest; temperate may be deciduous forest. Human activity often interrupts succession, maintaining earlier stages.