CW/HW: 9.5 Ecological Succession

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Who's baby picture is this? (Hint: he's in period 8!) Erick Gitte, Edgar Martinez, Devin Maldonado, Davaughn Harrison, No idea miss!

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Erick Gitte

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What is true about all autotrophs?

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They perform photosynthesis to obtain nutrients.

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What process is today's lesson about?

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ecological succession

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What process does the following image show?

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ecological succession

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Ecological succession

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the process of gradual change and recovery in an ecological community over time after a disturbance

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A pioneer species is

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the first species to return after a disturbance because it requires limited resources

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Why is Stage B (Shrub Stage) important for the next stage, Stage C (Pine Forest Stage)?

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each stage prepares/modifies the ecosystem for the next stage

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A climax community is

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the most biodiverse and most stable stage

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Order of plant growth after a volcanic eruption: Lichens, Shrubs, Grasses, Trees

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Lichens → Grasses → Shrubs → Trees

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What is the most important function of pioneer species?

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To create soil and add nutrients to the environment