Chapter 6: Kinds of Ecosystems and Communities

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Which type of succession occurs when organisms populate an area for the first time?

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Primary succession

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What is the term used to describe the gradual changes in a community's makeup as different species of plants and animals start to inhabit an area that was once destroyed by a wildfire?

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Ecological succession

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Outcome of primary succession in a barren landscape?

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Rebuilding of soils

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After a major environmental disaster, which type of plants are often the first to colonize a lifeless area?

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Mosses and lichens

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What advantage do desolate wastelands have for pioneer species?

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No competition

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How long does primary succession typically take?

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Hundreds of years

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After a flood in their neighborhood, Dontrell and Leah noticed the first signs of nature's recovery. What is this process called?

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Secondary succession

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What is the main takeaway from the concept of ecological succession?

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Change is constant

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During a family trip to a national park, Jahmar and Micheka were amazed by the high temperatures, heavy rainfall, and dense vegetation they observed. Which biome were they likely exploring?

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Tropical rainforest biome

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During a school trip, Celestin and Leah visited a place with extreme temperatures, low rainfall, and sparse vegetation. Which biome did they most likely visit?

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desert biome

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