Ecology Quiz 2 - Academic Bio

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

• primary succession
• eutrophication
• secondary succession
• intermediate

After a forest fire, an ecosystem would start regrowth through -

• primary succession
• secondary succession
• climax community
• limiting factors

Breaking News! A new island has formed off of Hawaii! What must occur for it to become an ecosystem?

• Secondary Succession

• Aquatic succession

• Primary Succession

• Ferns must grow

What are examples of pioneer species in a primary succession?

• Bushes and Shrubs
• Oak trees
• Mossess and Lichens 
• A rose Bush

Which is faster: Primary or Secondary Succession?

• Primary Succession

• Secondary Succession

• Both Take The Same Amount of Time

A climax community is ….

• the beginning of a new ecological succession.
• the rocks in a new environment.
• the fire that will cause destruction.
• an area that reaches its greatest growing potential.

first-time establishment of life in an area

• primary succession

• secondary succession

• brand new diversity

• beginner biodiversity

What are the 2 types of aquatic biomes?

• rivers and streams

• lakes and oceans

• marine and fresh water

• marine and oceanic

What aquatic biome is characterized by flowing fresh water?

• Lakes/Ponds

• Mangroves Swamps

• Rivers/Streams

• Coral Reefs

These are lakes in lowland areas with green water from phytoplankton and rich in nutrients.

• estuarine
• oligotrophic
• eutrophic
• marine