Ecological Succession Test

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What type of ecological succession occurs after land is cleared for farming?

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Secondary succession occurs after land is cleared for farming.

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What type of ecological succession begins with established soil?

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Secondary succession begins with established soil.

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What natural substance returns nutrients to the ground after a fire?

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Ash returns natural nutrients to the ground after a fire.

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What is the term for a series of predictable changes in an environment over time?

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Ecological succession is the term for a series of predictable changes in an environment over time.

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What is an ecosystem that has been stable for a long period of time with high species diversity called?

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Climax community is an ecosystem that has been stable for a long period of time with high species diversity.

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What are the first species to colonize a barren environment called?

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Pioneer species are the first species to colonize a barren environment.

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What is primary succession?

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Primary succession is the process of ecological succession that occurs in an area where no soil exists.

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What is secondary succession?

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Secondary succession is the process of ecological succession that occurs in an area where soil is present but has been disturbed.

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What role do lichens play in ecological succession?

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Lichens help in primary succession by breaking down rocks to form soil.

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What is a climax community?

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A climax community is a stable and mature ecosystem that has reached its final stage of ecological succession.