Ecological Succession

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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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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

• To destroy the dead materials after a disaster

• To break down the rocks and create nutrient rich soil

• To provide water for other organisms

• To put fresh oxygen into the air

The picture shows what type of succession?

• primary
• secondary
• tertiary
• quadanary

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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

• pioneer species

• climax species

• intermediate species

• conqueror species

After a volcanic eruption, lava covers the land. In what order do the plants grow to repopulate the area?

• Lichens → Shrubs → Grasses → Trees

• Lichens → tree → shrubs→Grasses

• Grasses → Lichens → Shrubs → Trees

• Lichens → Grasses → Shrubs → Trees

Reaches a climax community quicker because soil is already present

• primary succession

• secondary succession

• tertiary of succession

• both take the same amount of time

What type of species/community is a redwood forest?

• Climax Community

• Pioneer Species

• Intermediate Species

• Tertiary Community

Natural disasters such as flooding and forest fires are linked to ________________.

• primary succession

• secondary succession

• tertiary succession

• cells

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

• Primary begins WITHOUT soil; Secondary begins WITH soil

• Primary is much faster than secondary

• Primary builds a plant community; secondary builds an animal community.

• Primary begins WITH soil; Secondary begins WITHOUT soil

What is an example of an area that is likely to undergo primary succession?

• Glaciers melt and leave exposed rock

• A forest fire wipes out the majority of plant/animal species in an area

• Land is bulldozed and soil remains

• A hurricane landing in the RGV and destroying a large amount of ecosystems