Ecological Succession

Ecological Succession

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Biology

9th - 11th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A climax community is reached

Back

At the end of succession

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Order of plant growth after a volcanic eruption covers an island with lava:
- Shrubs → mosses → coconut trees → sea grasses
- Volcanic rock → lichen → mosses → grasses → coconut trees
- Volcanic rock → shrubs → coconut trees → sea grasses
- Volcanic rock → sea grasses → coconut trees → shrubs

Back

Volcanic rock → lichen → mosses → grasses → coconut trees

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A logger clears a forest and the forest re-grows over many subsequent years. Which type of succession represents the regrowth of this forest?

Back

Secondary succession

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

After a natural disaster, like a hurricane, what will happen to the damaged ecosystem?

Back

An ecosystem like the previous one will be re-established

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Organisms that are the first to move into an area, and begin forming soil for an ecosystem, are known as

Back

Pioneer species

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which statement is not true of secondary succession?

  • Moss and lichens must be present
  • Occurs after a disturbance
  • Begins with soil
  • Ends in a climax community

Back

Moss and lichens must be present

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which diagram shows the greatest number of pioneer organisms? Options: A, E, C, D

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Back

A

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