Ecological Succession

Front

Order of succession shown in the figure: A, B, C, D, B, A, D, C, C, D, A, B, D, A, B, C

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C, D, A, B

Front

What type of succession is shown going from figure A to figure B?

Back

secondary succession

Front

Examples of pioneer species in a primary succession?

Back

Mosses and Lichens

Front

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

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Lichens → Grasses → Shrubs → Trees

Front

Order the pond succession from oldest to youngest: A, B, C, D

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B, A, D, C

Front

What is the main difference between primary and secondary ecological succession?

Back

Primary begins WITHOUT soil; Secondary begins WITH soil

Front

Which type of succession does this cartoon show? Options: primary succession, secondary succession

Back

secondary succession

Front

What is the most important function of pioneer species?

Back

To create soil and add nutrients to the environment 

Front

What kind of succession occurs when plants grow on asphalt or concrete roads after many years?

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Primary Succession

Front

Why does biodiversity increase during the course of succession?

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Many populations of organisms gradually begin to occupy the same area to create a climax community.