Changing Ecosystems Practice

a series of changes that occurs in an area where no soil or organisms exist

the first species to populate an area

predictable changes that occur in a community over time

What are two types of succession?

Which occurs more rapidly?

Tornadoes, hurricanes and fires are examples of ___________ that can abruptly change an ecosystem.

What are two typical types of pioneer species?

What is a natural disturbance that can abruptly change an ecosystem?

a series of changes in an area where the ecosystem has been disturbed, but soil and organisms still exist

Logging, farming, and mining are examples of ___________ that can abruptly change an ecosystem.