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

• primary succession
• ecological succession
• secondary succession
• intermediate

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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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What is the correct order from oldest (happened first) to youngest (happened last) in this pond succession?

• A, B, C, D
• D, C, B, A
• B, A, D, C
• C, D, A, B

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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

Which type of succession does this cartoon show?

• primary succession
• secondary succession

What is the most important function of pioneer species?

• To create rocks
• To create soil and add nutrients to the environment 
• To look nice
• Food for animals 

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Humans often build asphalt or concrete roads to travel through areas, such as forests. After many years, plants can be seen growing on the roads. What kind of succession is this?

• Primary Succession

• Secondary Succession

• Tertiary Succession

• Quaternary Succession

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Why does biodiversity increase during the course of succession?

• Biodiversity refers to the difference in ages of organisms, so some organisms arrive earlier than others.

• Over time, the same trees begin to reproduce and take over an area.

• Many populations of organisms gradually begin to occupy the same area to create a climax community.

• Many organisms move in to the area for a short amount of time, then leave to find a better habitat.

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