Unit 9b Ecology 2 - Succession, Populations, & Human Impact

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

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

• primary succession
• ecological succession
• secondary succession
• intermediate

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The picture shows what type of succession?

• primary
• secondary
• tertiary
• quadanary

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The picture shows what type of succession?

• primary
• secondary
• tertiary
• quadanary

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What type of species are lichen considered in the process of ecological succession?

• pioneer species

• invasive species

• founder species

• colonizing species

What are examples of pioneer species in a primary succession?

• Bushes and Shrubs
• Oak trees
• Mossess and Lichens 
• A rose Bush

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After a volcanic eruption, lava covers the land. What is the order that plants grow to repopulate the area?

• Lichens → Shrubs → Grasses → Trees
• Lichens → tree → shrubs→Grasses
• Grasses → Lichens → Shrubs → Trees
• Lichens → Grasses → Shrubs → Trees

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Reaches a climax community quicker because soil is already present

• primary succession 
• secondary succession
• both types of succession

Final illustration (#8) shows

• pioneer species
• climax community
• only biotic factors
• only abiotic factors

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What is the most important function of pioneer species?

• To provide a shelter for other organisms

• To create soil and add nutrients to the environment

• To retain moisture in the environment

• To provide food for other organisms

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