Ecological succession
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Biology
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9th - 12th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is ecological succession?
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The process by which ecosystems change and develop over time, involving a series of stages that lead to a stable climax community.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is primary succession?
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Succession that occurs in an area with no soil, such as after a volcanic eruption or glacier retreat.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is secondary succession?
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Succession that occurs in an area where soil is already present, typically after a disturbance like a fire or flood.
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What are pioneer species?
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The first organisms to colonize a barren environment in the process of succession, often including lichens and mosses.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What role do pioneer species play in ecological succession?
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They help to create soil and conditions that allow other species to establish and grow.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a climax community?
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A stable and mature ecological community that has reached the final stage of succession.
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How does soil affect the rate of succession?
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Areas with existing soil (secondary succession) typically reach a climax community faster than areas without soil (primary succession).
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