Types of Succession

A hurricane hits a coastal ecosystem and destroys the habitat. Years later, there is an appearance of small plants with rapidly spreading roots on newly formed coastal sand dunes. The vegetation describes --

• a microhabitat.

• primary succession.

• secondary succession.

• biodiversity.

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What are examples of pioneer species during primary succession?

• Bushes and Shrubs

• Oak trees

• Mosses and Lichens

• A rose bush

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How is secondary succession different from primary succession?

• Secondary succession occurs after a disturbance in an area that was previously uninhabited.

• Secondary succession occurs after a disturbance in an area in which the soil has remained intact.

What are the species called that appear first during primary succession?

• Pioneer Species

• New Species

• Alpha Species

• Mature Species

Which takes longer, primary or secondary succession?

• Primary Succession

• Secondary Succession

The picture shows what type of succession?

• primary

• secondary

• tertiary

• quadanary

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The picture shows what type of succession?

• primary

• secondary

• tertiary

• quadanary

What type of succession is shown going from figure A to figure B?

• primary succession

• secondary succession

Starts with BARE ROCK followed by lichen

• primary succession 

• secondary succession

• both types of succession

This type of succession occurs after a forest fire

• primary succession

• secondary succession

• both