Primary succession

The picture shows what type of succession?

• primary
• secondary
• tertiary
• quadanary

The first organisms that appear in an ecological community

• ecological succession 
• primary succession 
• secondary succession
• pioneer speciles

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-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

The process of change in the living parts of the ecosystem 

• ecological succession 
• primary succession 
• climax community
• pioneer species

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What is formed during primary succession that doesn't need to be formed during secondary succession?

• pioneer species
• soil
• climax community
• lichens

Which catastrophic event will most likely have the effect of returning an ecosystem to primary succession?

• A tornado
• A volcanic eruption
• A flood
• A drought

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

succession that occurs in an area with no soil

• ecological succession 
• primary succession 
• secondary succession
• pioneer speciles

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

• To kill any remaining organisms from before the disturbance

• To break down rock and rebuild soil

• To provide food for large animals

• To put fresh oxygen into the air

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NGSS.HS-LS2-6

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

• pioneer species
• volunteer species
• founder species
• conqueror species

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3