Ecological Succession

A change an ecosystem experiences over time is called

• symbiosis

• ecological succession

• competition

• cooperation

Which ecosystem would survive better if they experienced environmental stress like climate issues?

• an ecosystem with little biodiversity

• biodiversity doesn't matter

• an ecosystem with a lot of biodiversity

• parasites

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Series of changes where other organisms have not previously lived

• primary succession

• secondary succession

• commensalism

• competition

This picture depicts what succession type?

• primary succession

• secondary succession

• tertiary succession

• climax succession

Different biotic and abiotic communities together in an area

• species

• ecosystem

• community

• population

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

Stable, final stage of succession

• adaptation
• pioneer species
• niche
• climax community

What type of Succession is this?

• primary succession

• secondary succession

• tertiary succession

• variable succession

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Plant life starting to grow on a volcano, what type of succession is occuring

• primary succession

• secondary succession

• tertiary succession

• variable succession

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

How do lichens contribute to primary succession?

• Lichens decompose organic matter from animals and plants
• Lichens begin to break down rock to form soil
• Lichens are nitrogen fixing bacteria
• Lichens convert carbohydrates into fossil fuels.

Dead or decomposing material is  called

• organic material
• decomposers
• estuary
• brackish water