Ecological Succession

___ are the first organisms to colonize an area and begin the process of ecological succession.

• Foundational species

• Introductory organisms

• Primary consumers

• Pioneer species

What are examples of pioneer species in primary succession?

• Bushes and Shrubs

• Oak trees

• Mossess and Lichens 

• A rose Bush

Which of the following are NOT pioneer species?

• Shrubs

• Lichen

• Mosses

• Rocks

• Hardwood Trees

Primary succession occurs in an area that ___________.

• has soil

• has no soil

• has some soil

• is underwater

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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Which of the following causes primary succession to start?

• Volcanic Eruption

• Tornado

• Forest Fire

• Flood

The picture illustrates what type of succession?

• Primary

• Secondary

• Tertiary

• Quaternary

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

• primary succession

• ecological progression

• secondary succession

• intermediate

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Which is faster: Primary or Secondary Succession?

• Primary Succession

• Secondary Succession

• Both Take The Same Amount of Time

• Tertiary Succession

Natural disasters (e.g., hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, fires) are linked to ________________.

• primary succession

• secondary succession

• old field

• ecosystem