Ecological Succession and Biodiversity

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In ecology, what is the "niche" of a species?

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This is the role the species plays in its community

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Arrange from smallest to largest: Population, Community, Ecosystem, Biome.

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Population > Community > Ecosystem > Biome

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Which type of succession is shown in the diagram?

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primary

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The first species to colonize an area are known as __________ species.

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Pioneer

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What is the time frame for this type of succession? Options: 5-10 years, 100-150 years, Hundreds of years, Thousands of years

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Hundreds of years

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___ are the first organisms to colonize an area and begin the process of ecological succession.

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pioneer species

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Primary succession occurs in an area that has:

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Has No Soil

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What is an example of an area that is likely to undergo primary succession?

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Glaciers melt and leave exposed rock

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What are examples of pioneer species in a primary succession?

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Mossess and Lichens 

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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