HST Ecology Succession

What is primary succession?

• Primary succession is the ecological succession that occurs in an area with established vegetation.

• Primary succession is the ecological succession that occurs in an area with no water.

• Primary succession is the ecological succession that occurs in an area with no soil.

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

Explain the difference between primary and secondary succession.

• Primary succession involves only plant species, while secondary succession involves animal species.

• Primary succession is faster than secondary succession.

• Primary succession starts from scratch with no soil, while secondary succession builds upon existing soil.

• Primary succession occurs in water, while secondary succession occurs on land.

How do pioneer species contribute to the process of succession?

• Pioneer species contribute by hindering the growth of other plant species.

• Pioneer species contribute by preparing the environment for the growth of other plant species.

• Pioneer species contribute by preventing the establishment of other plant species.

• Pioneer species contribute by causing environmental degradation.

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What role do lichens play in the early stages of succession?

• Lichens help in soil formation, nutrient cycling, and prepare the environment for other plant species to colonize.

• Lichens prevent other plant species from colonizing

• Lichens have no impact on the environment

• Lichens inhibit soil formation and nutrient cycling

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Describe the concept of climax community in ecological succession.

• The climax community is constantly changing in species composition.

• The climax community is the stable, mature community that undergoes little or no change in species over time.

• The climax community is characterized by high species turnover.

• The climax community is the initial stage of ecological succession.

What are the factors that can disrupt the process of succession?

• Volcanic eruptions, deforestation, overgrazing

• Natural disasters, human activities, invasive species, climate change

• Pandemics, urbanization, soil erosion

• Pollution, habitat destruction, overpopulation

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Discuss the importance of biodiversity in the context of succession.

• Biodiversity has no impact on succession

• Biodiversity is important in succession because it enhances ecosystem resilience and stability by providing a variety of species that can adapt to changing environmental conditions.

• Succession is not influenced by the number of species present

• A decrease in biodiversity leads to increased ecosystem stability

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How does human activity impact ecological succession?

• Human activity only impacts ecological succession in a positive way

• Human activity has no impact on ecological succession

• Human activity can disrupt or accelerate ecological succession by changing the conditions in an ecosystem.

• Human activity always promotes ecological succession

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Explain the concept of facilitation in the context of succession.

• Facilitation in succession involves creating obstacles for the transition of leadership within an organization.

• Facilitation in succession involves guiding and supporting the transition of leadership within an organization.

• Facilitation in succession involves delaying the transition of leadership within an organization.

• Facilitation in succession involves ignoring the transition of leadership within an organization.

What are the different stages of ecological succession?

• Beginning stage, Middle stage, End stage

• Initial stage, Transitional stage, Final stage

• Pioneer stage, Intermediate stage, Climax stage

• Primary stage, Secondary stage, Tertiary stage