Succession Review

The end result of ecological succession is usually a(n)

• A.land biome.

• B.aquatic biome.

• C.unstable community.

• D.climax community.

Which of the following is not a possible cause of ecological succession?

• A. fire

• B. flood

• C. earthquake

• D. change of season

. Which of the following is an example of primary succession?

• A.lichens growing on rocks following a volcanic eruption

• B.grasses growing after a forest fire

• C.oak trees replacing pine trees in a forest

• D. non-native species introduced into a climax community

How is primary succession different from secondary succession?

• Primary succession starts with soil.

• Secondary succession start with bare rock.

• Primary succession starts with bare rock, with lichens and moss.

• Fire is an example of primary succession.

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Examples of Abiotic Factors include:

• Weather, birds, plants, and animals

• Rocks, reptiles, shrubs, trees, and grasses

• Weather, wind, rain, sunlight, and rocks

• Birds, plants, animals, reptiles, shrubs, trees, and grasses

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Which is a natural cause of

ecosystem change?

• A. Farming

• B. Building fences

• C. Pollution

• D. Hurricane

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What is the order of succession shown in this figure?

• A, B, C, D
• B, A, D, C
• C, D, A, B
• D, A, B, C

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The process of change in the living parts of the ecosystem 

• ecological succession 
• primary succession 
• climax community
• pioneer species

Which of the following is not a type of succession?

• Primary

• Secondary

• Tertiary

• Pond

How do lichens contribute to primary succession?

• Lichens decompose organic matter from animals and plants
• Lichens begin to break down rock to form soil
• Lichens are nitrogen fixing bacteria