Ecology

Front

Which of the following best explains the length of primary and secondary succession?

Back

Primary succession takes longer than secondary succession because primary succession begins from scratch.

Front

Intraspecific competition is when _____________________

Back

2 of the same species complete for resources

Front

Secondary succession can begin with a forest fire. What is left behind after the fire?

Back

soil

Front

Primary succession may occur________________________.

Back

on an island formed by a volcanic eruption

Front

The final end point of succession is called _________________

Back

climax community

Front

The very first species to show up at the beginning of succession are called _____________.

Back

pioneer species

Front

Which term refers to a plant’s response to touch?

Back

thigmotropism

Front

Which term refers to a plant’s response to sunlight?

Back

phototropism

Front

In the pond ecosystem diagram shown, which organism would be most affected by biomagnification? Options: Producers, 1st level consumers, 2nd level consumers, 3rd level consumers

Back

3rd level consumers

Front

At each trophic level ___________% of energy is lost and ___________% of energy is transferred.

Back

90, 10