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Primary succession occurs in an area that has:

• soil

• no soil

• 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 an example of a disturbance that could bring about secondary succession?

• Humans cut down many trees in a small region

• A volcanic eruption covers a village in lava.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Which is the correct order in primary succession?

• Rocks, Lichens & Mosses, Bushes & Shrubs, Trees
• Lichens & Mosses, Rocks, Trees, Bushes & Shrubs 
• Trees, Bushes and Shrubs, Lichens & Mosses, Lichens & Mosses
• Rocks, Grass, Trees, Bushes & Shrubs

During a forest fire most vegetation (plants) burn. Which ecological succession will take place after a forest fire?

• Primary

• Secondary

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Which takes longer, primary or secondary succession?

• Primary Succession

• Secondary Succession

What 3 things can cause primary succession to start?

• Volcanic Eruption

• Glacial Retreat

• Hurricane

• Formation of a sand dune

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

True or false: humans can be the cause of secondary succession

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Gradual, natural change in an ecosystem over time:

• Succession

• Movement

• Evolution

• Change

A pattern of change after existing ecosystem is destroyed, such as clearing for farming.

• Evolution

• Secondary Succession

• Primary Succession