Dynamic and Resilient Ecosystems Quiz

What is the first step in order of succession?

• Lichen and moss grow on the rocks surfaces and  start dissolving the rocks

• A mature community of meadow plants and animals are established.

• Thin soil accumulates and seedlings emerge from soil

• A landslide builds up new land surfaces at the base of mountains.

What is the third step in order of succession?

• Lichen and moss grow on the rocks surfaces and  start dissolving the rocks

• A mature community of meadow plants and animals are established.

• Thin soil accumulates and seedlings emerge from soil

• A landslide builds up new land surfaces at the base of mountains.

What is the second step in order of succession?

• Lichen and moss grow on the rocks surfaces and  start dissolving the rocks

• A mature community of meadow plants and animals are established.

• Thin soil accumulates and seedlings emerge from soil

• A landslide builds up new land surfaces at the base of mountains.

What is the last step in order of succession?

• Lichen and moss grow on the rocks surfaces and  start dissolving the rocks

• A mature community of meadow plants and animals are established.

• Thin soil accumulates and seedlings emerge from soil

• A landslide builds up new land surfaces at the base of mountains.

Pioneer Species: the first species to populate an area.

• True

• False

The series of changes that occur in an area where no soil or organisms exist.

• Primary Succession

• Secondary Succession

The series of changes that occur in an area where the ecosystem and community already existed.

• Primary Succession

• Secondary Succession

Lava from a volcano eruption and after the lava hardens it creates new land.

• Primary Succession

• Secondary Succession

Forest partly burned by lighting

• Primary Succession

• Secondary Succession

• This occurs rapidly

• Recovers quickly

• Primary Succession

• Secondary Succession