Ecological Succession

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The regrowth of a forest after a devastating forest fire.

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secondary succession

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Volcanic ash covers the surrounding area in several feet of ash. Years later plants begin to grow again.

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primary succession

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A new island formed from an underwater volcano will eventually contain plant life.

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primary succession

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A glacier strips away all soil down to bedrock. It will be many years before the area regrows.

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primary succession

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The renewal of a forest after extreme logging

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secondary succession

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The regrowth of an ecosystem after a massive flood

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secondary succession

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A nuclear explosion causes soil to become infertile. It will take many years before the soil is replenished. What type of succession is this? Options: primary succession, secondary succession.

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primary succession

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What type of ecological succession occurs when an old playground is removed and new plants like grass and wildflowers grow?

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secondary succession

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Which is NOT an example of a pioneer species? Options: lichens, grasses, trees, mosses

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trees

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The final stable state of succession is called

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climax community