Succession Quiz

What is primary succession?

• The process of ecological succession that occurs in an area with no soil but abundant organisms.

• The process of ecological succession that occurs in an area where no soil or organisms exist.

• The process of ecological succession that occurs in an area with abundant soil and organisms.

• The process of ecological succession that occurs in an area with moderate soil and organisms.

Which type of succession occurs on bare rock or newly formed sand dunes?

• Quaternary succession

• Primary succession

• Tertiary succession

• Secondary succession

What is the final stable community in the process of succession called?

• Starting community

• Climax community

• Temporary community

• Transition community

Which type of species are the first to colonize a barren area in primary succession?

• Settler species

• Establisher species

• Intermediate species

• Pioneer species

What is secondary succession?

• The process of erosion in a natural habitat

• Ecological succession process in an area with existing soil

• The process of soil formation in a new area

• The introduction of new plant species to an existing ecosystem

Which type of succession occurs after a disturbance such as a fire or flood?

• Secondary succession

• Primary succession

• Tertiary succession

• Regenerative succession

What is the difference between primary and secondary succession?

• Primary succession occurs in the ocean, while secondary succession occurs on land.

• Primary succession starts from bare rock or no soil, while secondary succession starts from existing soil.

• Primary succession is caused by human activity, while secondary succession is caused by natural disasters.

• Primary succession starts from water, while secondary succession starts from air.

What are the characteristics of pioneer species?

• Hardy, fast-growing, and able to tolerate harsh conditions

• Slow-growing and delicate

• Unable to tolerate harsh conditions

• Rarely found in new environments

What is a climax community?

• A community that is in the early stages of development

• A community that is constantly changing and evolving

• A community that is only made up of one species

• A stable, mature community that undergoes little or no change in species over time.

Why is succession important in an ecosystem?

• It only benefits a few select species

• It disrupts the balance of the ecosystem

• It has no impact on the ecosystem

• It helps maintain biodiversity and allows for the recovery from disturbances.