
Ecological Succession Quiz
Authored by Jason Johns
Science
9th Grade
NGSS covered
Used 61+ times

AI Actions
Add similar questions
Adjust reading levels
Convert to real-world scenario
Translate activity
More...
Content View
Student View
19 questions
Show all answers
1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is ecological succession?
The process of one community replacing another as a result of changing abiotic and biotic factors
The destruction of a habitat due to natural disasters
The introduction of new species into an existing ecosystem
The removal of all living organisms from an area
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is primary succession?
The initial establishment of a community in an area with existing soil
The recovery of an ecosystem after a disturbance such as fire or flood
The establishment of a community in an area that does not have topsoil
The process by which pioneer species are replaced by intermediate species
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which organisms are among the first to appear during primary succession?
Small weedy plants
Intermediate species
Lichens and some mosses
Mature trees and shrubs
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role do pioneer species play in primary succession?
They prevent soil erosion by establishing a root system
They secrete acids that help break down rocks to form soil
They are the final species to appear in a climax community
They are responsible for the introduction of animals to the ecosystem
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS2-2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a climax community?
A community that changes rapidly with a high number of species
A community that is disturbed by natural events like fire or flood
A stable, mature community with little change in the number of species
The initial stage of an ecosystem with pioneer species
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does secondary succession differ from primary succession?
Secondary succession occurs without soil, while primary succession requires soil
Secondary succession is unpredictable, while primary succession is orderly
Secondary succession begins in an area where soil remains, while primary succession starts without soil
Secondary succession involves only animal species, while primary succession involves only plant species
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are two things mentioned in the reading that can happen that might affect an ecosystem?
Climate change and pollution
Natural disasters and invasive species
Urban development and deforestation
Overfishing and acid rain
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
NGSS.MS-ESS3-4
Access all questions and much more by creating a free account
Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports

Continue with Google

Continue with Email

Continue with Classlink

Continue with Clever
or continue with

Microsoft
%20(1).png)
Apple
Others
Already have an account?
Similar Resources on Wayground
15 questions
IS_Section Quiz_13.1_e
Quiz
•
9th Grade
14 questions
PLANETAS
Quiz
•
6th - 11th Grade
18 questions
A magyar kultúra napja 2020 SZLI
Quiz
•
5th - 12th Grade
20 questions
Static electricity
Quiz
•
7th - 9th Grade
14 questions
Metabolism and Chloroplast Review
Quiz
•
9th Grade - University
14 questions
General knowledge quiz
Quiz
•
5th Grade - Professio...
20 questions
End of term exam - Mega Quizizz!
Quiz
•
6th - 9th Grade
15 questions
FACTORS AFFECTING CLIMATE
Quiz
•
9th Grade
Popular Resources on Wayground
15 questions
Fractions on a Number Line
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
20 questions
Equivalent Fractions
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
25 questions
Multiplication Facts
Quiz
•
5th Grade
29 questions
Alg. 1 Section 5.1 Coordinate Plane
Quiz
•
9th Grade
22 questions
fractions
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
11 questions
FOREST Effective communication
Lesson
•
KG
20 questions
Main Idea and Details
Quiz
•
5th Grade
20 questions
Context Clues
Quiz
•
6th Grade
Discover more resources for Science
8 questions
Momentum and Collisions
Lesson
•
9th - 12th Grade
25 questions
Naming Ionic and Covalent Compounds
Quiz
•
9th Grade
10 questions
Exploring Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition Processes
Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
10 questions
Cladogram Practice
Quiz
•
9th Grade
12 questions
The Respiratory System
Lesson
•
9th - 12th Grade
14 questions
Natural Selection and Adaptation
Lesson
•
9th - 12th Grade
10 questions
Exploring the Rock Cycle and Plate Tectonics
Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
10 questions
calculating work
Quiz
•
9th Grade