Eco Quiz

Match the following

• secondary sucession

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• climax community

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• pioneer species

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• Primary succession

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• abiotic factor

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Answer explanation

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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

• foundational organisms

• introductory organisms

• primary organisms

• pioneer species

Primary succession occurs in an area that has:

• Has Soil

• Has No Soil

• Has Some Soil

• none of these

What is the main difference between primary and secondary ecological succession?

• Primary begins WITHOUT soil; Secondary begins WITH soil

• Primary is the first state and secondary is the second stage

• Primary builds plant community; secondary builds animal community.

• Primary begins WITH soil; Secondary begins WITHOUT soil

What is the name given to lichen or algae after a primary succession?

• pioneer species
• volunteer species
• founder species
• conqueror species

The picture shows what type of succession?

• primary

• secondary

• tertiary

• quadanary

Natural disasters such as flooding and tornadoes are linked to ________________.

• primary
• secondary
• old field
• ecosystem

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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
• Lichens convert carbohydrates into fossil fuels.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Which would result in primary succession?

• volcano destroying habitat leaving only soil and ash

• Tornado destroying a crop leaving very little soil

• Glacier retreating exposing bare rock

• limiting factors

Breaking News! A new island has formed off of Hawaii! What must occur for it to become an ecosystem?

• Secondary Succession

• Aquatic succession

• Primary Succession

• Ferns must grow