Biodiversity and Succession Summative Practice

Which answer does NOT describe biodiversity?

• Species diversity

• Ecosystem diversity

• Genetic diversity

• Individual diversity

Which industries are helped by biodiversity?

• Medical, Industrial, and Agricultural

• Medical, Agricultural, and Electrical

• Agricultural, Industrial, and Manufacturing

• Electrical, Medical, and Agricultural

Why is it important to protect plant biodiversity in a rainforest?

• Wild plants protect the genes of modern crops

• Wild plants can be used for medicines

• Ecotourism can support the rainforest

• All of the above

Primary succession happens when:

• Soil is already there

• Grass is growing

• Bare rock breaks and mixes with organic matter

• Trees are forming

Secondary succession happens after:

• a. Wildfire

• b. Volcanic eruption

• c. Tornado

• Both A and C

How can you tell if succession is primary or secondary?

• If soil is there

• If lichen is there

• If pioneer species are there

• If a tree canopy is there

Which is an example of primary succession?

• A wildfire opens space for grasses

• A volcano covers land with ash, and lichen grow

• A river floods farmland with silt

• A tornado knocks down trees

The type of succession pictured below is best described as

• Primary succession

• Secondary succession

• Tertiary succession

• Normal succession

The pioneer species in the picture above is most likely

• Lichen

• Oak tree

• Grasses

• Shrubs

What is a species that has no natural enemies and takes over new areas?

• Keystone species

• Indicator species

• Endangered species

• Invasive species