Unit 6 Flashcardizz Mid-Term Review

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What is the most important function of pioneer species?

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To create soil and add nutrients to the environment.

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What type of succession occurs in an area that has been disturbed but soil remains?

Back

Secondary succession.

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Which geographic coordinate provides useful information about the biome/climate of an area?

Back

Latitude.

Front

Natural disasters such as flooding and tornadoes are linked to which type of succession?

Back

Secondary succession.

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What biome is characterized by hibernating and migrating animals?

Back

Temperate deciduous forest.

Front

Define 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 ecological succession?

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The gradual process of change and replacement in the species composition of a given area.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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They break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What is a climax community?

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A stable and mature ecological community that undergoes little or no change in species over time.

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How does latitude affect climate?

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Latitude influences the amount of sunlight an area receives, affecting temperature and precipitation patterns.