Succession Practice

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What is a stable ecological community that has reached equilibrium called?

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Climax community: A stable ecological community with high biodiversity.

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What type of succession occurs after an event like a forest fire?

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Secondary succession: This type of succession occurs in areas where a disturbance has destroyed an existing ecosystem but left the soil intact.

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Which would result in primary succession?

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Primary succession occurs in lifeless areas where soil has not yet formed, such as after a glacier retreats exposing bare rock.

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When is biodiversity highest in an ecosystem?

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Biodiversity is highest when a forest has reached its climax community.

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What is the difference between primary and secondary succession?

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Primary succession starts with NO soil, while secondary succession starts WITH soil.

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What are pioneer species?

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Pioneer species are the first organisms to colonize previously uninhabited land, initiating the process of ecological succession.

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What role do disturbances play in ecological succession?

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Disturbances can reset ecological succession, leading to secondary succession if soil remains, or primary succession if soil is lost.

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What is ecological succession?

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Ecological succession is the process by which ecosystems change and develop over time, leading to a more stable community.

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What is the significance of biodiversity in an ecosystem?

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Biodiversity contributes to ecosystem resilience, productivity, and stability, allowing ecosystems to better withstand disturbances.

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What is a climax community?

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A climax community is the final stage of ecological succession, characterized by a stable and mature ecosystem.