Ecology 2 Graded Review

What term refers to the fact that ecosystems change over time?

• dynamic

• static

• tragic

• spastic

Which disruptive event can be considered a natural catastrophic event?

• dam set up

• flood

• pollution from cars

• housing developments/

  deforestation

Which of the following is NOT a geological event that can disrupt an ecosystem?

• invasive species

• volcanic eruption

• earthquake

• tsunami

How are wildfires beneficial to ecosystems?

• They can influence seed germination in some species

• They can destroy homes and habitat

• They can produce smoke that reduces air quality

• They destroy buildings and endanger people

If there is a rapid change to an ecosystem, what can happen?

• Animals can die or migrate

• Animals can reproduce

• Animals can adapt

• Animals can fight back

What is a series of changes the ecosystem goes through - usually happens after a big change in the ecosystem?

• ecological succession

• population explosion

• ecological invasion

• invasive succession

This type of succession occurs on new land, such as the cooled rock formed by a volcano.

• Primary

• Quarternary

• Secondary

• Tertiary

What type of species is the first to grow in primary succession?

• pioneer

• climax

• large trees

• large mammals

Lichen or moss is an example of a ___.

• pioneer species

• secondary species

• climax species

• fungi

A series of changes the ecosystem goes through after the area is disrupted or damaged ex: flood or other natural disaster

• Climax community

• Secondary succession

• Habitat fragmentation

• Adaptation