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Succession

Authored by Dwight Love

Biology

9th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is primary succession?

Primary succession is the process of ecological succession that occurs in an area where no soil is present.

Primary succession is the process of ecological succession that occurs in a desert ecosystem.

Primary succession is the process of ecological succession that occurs in an area with abundant soil.

Primary succession is the process of ecological succession that occurs in a marine environment.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Define secondary succession.

The process of ecological succession that occurs in an area where the soil has been completely eroded

The process of ecological succession that occurs in an area with no existing community

The process of ecological succession that occurs in an area with intact soil but no vegetation

The process of ecological succession that occurs in an area where an existing community has been partially or completely destroyed, but the soil is still intact.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Explain the concept of climax community.

A climax community is a community that is always in a state of chaos and imbalance.

A climax community is a community that is dominated by a single species and lacks biodiversity.

A climax community is a temporary community that constantly changes with the environment.

A climax community is a stable, self-sustaining community of plants and animals that has reached a state of equilibrium with the environment.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are pioneer species?

First organisms to colonize a newly exposed area

Species that are at the top of the food chain

Organisms that only live in water

Plants that require a lot of sunlight

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does disturbance affect ecological succession?

Disturbance speeds up ecological succession

Disturbance has no impact on ecological succession

Disturbance only affects the initial stages of ecological succession

Disturbance affects ecological succession by altering the environment and species composition, potentially leading to a different successional pathway.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Differentiate between primary and secondary succession.

Primary succession is faster than secondary succession.

Secondary succession always starts with the same species as primary succession.

Primary succession occurs in areas with soil, while secondary succession occurs in areas without soil.

Primary succession occurs in areas without soil, while secondary succession occurs in areas with soil.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Give an example of a pioneer species.

Pine tree

Lichen

Moss

Fern

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