Amoeba Sisters Ecological Succession

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What is the process of change of organisms in an ecological community over time called?

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Succession

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What type of succession occurs fastest?

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Secondary succession

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What level of ecological organization is one species in a specific area called?

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Population

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What type of succession occurs in an area that once had plants and animals, then there was a disturbance (like a forest fire) and now only has soil?

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Secondary succession

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

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Secondary succession

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What is primary succession?

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The process of ecological change that occurs in an area where no soil exists, such as after a volcanic eruption.

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What is secondary succession?

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The process of ecological change that occurs in an area where soil is present but has been disturbed, such as after a forest fire.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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What is a community in ecological terms?

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A group of different species that live together in one area.

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What is biodiversity?

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The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.