Ecological Succession Quiz

What is the order of succession shown in this figure?

• A, B, C, D

• B, A, D, C

• C, D, A, B

• D, A, B, C

What is the goal of the pioneer species in Primary Succession?

• To kill the dead materials after a disaster

• To rebuild soil

• To feed Johnny

• To put fresh oxygen into the air

The picture shows what type of succession?

• primary

• secondary

• tertiary

• quadanary

The picture shows what type of succession?

• primary

• secondary

• tertiary

• quadanary

What is the name given to lichen or algae after a primary succession?

• pioneer species

• volunteer species

• founder species

• conqueror species

Reaches a climax community quicker because soil is already present

• primary succession 

• secondary succession

• both types of succession

Natural disasters such as flooding and tornadoes are linked to ________________.

• primary

• secondary

• old field

• ecosystem

Primary succession occurs in an area that has:

• Has Soil

• Has No Soil

• Has Some Soil

• none of these

___ are the first organisms to colonize an area and begin the process of ecological succession.

• foundational organisms

• introductory organisms

• primary organisms

• pioneer species

What is the main difference between primary and secondary ecological succession?

• Primary begins WITHOUT soil; Secondary begins WITH soil

• Primary is the first state and secondary is the second stage

• Primary builds plant community; secondary builds animal community.

• Primary begins WITH soil; Secondary begins WITHOUT soil