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Ecological Carrying Capacity-Biology - YouTube

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What might happen if the earth exceeds its carrying capacity?

• There might not be room for people to move around.

• There might not be enough food and water for everyone.

• The continents might sink into the oceans.

• Most of the people on the planet would starve.

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What type of growth is shown in the diagram?

• exponential growth

• logistic growth

• predator-prey cycle

• boom-bust curve

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What is the carrying capacity for this sheep population?

• 2.0 million

• 1.0 million

• 1.6 million

• 0.5 million

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Which of the following is a density dependent factor?

• volcanic eruption

• earthquake

• disease

• hurricane

​(Secondary succession)

​(Primary succession)

​Ecological Succession-Primary and Secondary - YouTube

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A sequence of biotic changes that regenerate or create an ecological community is known as

• migration.

• factors.

• succession.

•             erosion.

​What is pioneer species? Why it is important?Pioneer species-Stages Primary Succession | Ecology Basics| - YouTube

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What function might the mosses and lichens serve in primary succuession

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The development of an ecosystem in an area that has been covered by lava begins with the

• breakdown of rock by pioneer species.

• migration of animals.

• growth of trees and shrubs.

• appearance of soil.

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Lichens and mosses that first live in uninhabited areas are examples of

• non-native species.

• pioneer species.

• primary species.

• secondary species.

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Does the process of primary succession take longer in tropical or arctic areas? Explain

​Why does secondary succession take less time?

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Why does secondary succession take less time?

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Secondary succession is most likely to occur

• after a forest fire.

• with pioneer species.

• if a glacier shrinks.

• on a new volcanic island.

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During succession, what might become the limiting factor for sun-loving mosses as taller plants begin to grow?

​A climax community is the final stage of succession, remaining relatively unchanged until destroyed by an event such as fire or human interference.

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Which of the following statements about primary succession is true?

• It begins with a climax community.

• Small mammals are first to inhabit the area.

• It only occurs after glaciers retreat.

•             It begins with bare rock.

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Choose statements describe pirmary succession

• Start with bare rock/no soil

• Start with soil

• started by remaining species

• started by pioneer species

• From previously uninhabited area

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What type of succession is shown going from figure A to figure B?

• primary succession
• eutrophication
• secondary succession
• intermediate

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succession that occurs in an area with no soil

• ecological succession 
• primary succession 
• secondary succession
• pioneer speciles

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Breaking News! A new island has formed off of Hawaii! What must occur for it to become an ecosystem?

• Secondary Succession

• Aquatic succession

• Primary Succession

• Ferns must grow

Multiple Choice

Which would result in primary succession?

• volcano destroying habitat leaving only soil and ash

• Tornado destroying a crop leaving very little soil

• Glacier retreating exposing bare rock

• limiting factors

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After a forest fire, an ecosystem would start regrowth through -

• primary succession
• secondary succession
• climax community
• limiting factors