Succession Practice

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Natural disasters such as fires, flooding, and tornadoes are linked to _____________.

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secondary succession

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What type of succession occurs in an area with no soil?

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primary succession

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What stage happens after weeds develop in ecological succession?

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Small shrubbery begins

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What must occur for a new island to become an ecosystem?

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Primary Succession

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An example of a typical pioneer species is:

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Weeds

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What is ecological succession?

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The process of change in the species structure of an ecological community over time.

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What is primary succession?

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Succession that occurs in an area with no soil, starting from bare rock.

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What is secondary succession?

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Succession that occurs in an area where soil is present but has been disturbed.

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What are pioneer species?

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Species that are the first to colonize previously disrupted or damaged ecosystems.

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What role do pioneer species play in succession?

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They help to create conditions suitable for other species to thrive.