Ecological Succession

The picture display which type of succession?

• primary

• secondary

• tertiary

• all of the above

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The picture displays which type of succession?

• primary

• secondary

• tertiary

• all of the above

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

• pioneer species

• volunteer species

• founder species

• conqueror species

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After a volcanic eruption, volcanic rock is present (but no soil). Which of the following states the most likely order of succession that would be seen?

• Lichens → Shrubs → Grasses → Trees

• Lichens → tree → shrubs→Grasses

• Grasses → Lichens → Shrubs → Trees

• Lichens → Grasses → Shrubs → Trees

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Natural disasters such as flooding,forest fires, and tornadoes are associated with which type of succession?

• primary

• secondary

• Gordito

• ecosystem

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Why does primary succession typically occur over a longer period of time (as compared to secondary succession)?

• Because trees do not perform respiration

• Because the climax community is usually a forest.

• Because primary succession already has soil

• Because primary succession does not begin with soil being present

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

• Glaciers melt and leave exposed rock

• Plants die from drought and decompose

• Land is bulldozed and soil remains

• A forest fire occurs

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An increase in biodiversity or a progression over time -after a natural or man made disturbance - is called what?

• ecological recession

• climax recession

• ecological succession

• climax succession

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The final stage of ecological succession can typically be observed when evidence of a _____________________ is present.

• Mature Tree Growth

• Climax Community

• Pioneer Community

• housing community

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After a volcanic eruption, which of the following usually can be linked to this event and will have an effect on the atmosphere/climate?

• Lava and ash

• Nitrous oxide and methane

• Sulfur dioxide and carbon dioxide

• Arsenic and cobalt

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