Which of the following statement is correct?
(1) The gradual and fairly predictable change in the species composition of a given area is called ecological succession
(2) Primary succession occurs in abandoned farm lands
(3) The species that invade a bare area are called pioneer species
(4) Hydrarch succession takes place in wet areas
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is C

Hydrarch succession takes place in wet areas and the successional series progress from hydric to the mesic conditions. Secondary succession begins in areas where natural biotic communities have been destroyed such as in abandoned farm lands, burned or cut forests, lands that have been flooded. The gradual and fairly predictable change in the species composition of a given area is called ecological succession.