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Exploring Ecological Succession: Primary and Secondary Processes

Exploring Ecological Succession: Primary and Secondary Processes

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science

7th Grade

Practice Problem

Medium

NGSS
MS-LS2-4, MS-LS2-5, MS-LS1-5

Standards-aligned

Created by

Olivia Brooks

Used 14+ times

FREE Resource

Standards-aligned

NGSS.MS-LS2-4
,
NGSS.MS-LS2-5
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NGSS.MS-LS1-5
The video discusses ecological succession, using the Lion King as a reference. It explains the concept of ecological succession, which is the process of change in the species structure of an ecological community over time. The video covers two types of succession: primary, which occurs in lifeless areas without soil, and secondary, which occurs in areas where a community has been disturbed but soil remains. The importance of biodiversity and the role of pioneer species in succession are highlighted.

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What movie is used to introduce the concept of ecological succession?

Moana

The Lion King

Finding Nemo

Frozen

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first level of organization in ecology?

Community

Ecosystem

Organism

Population

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an ecological community?

A group of the same species living together

A single population of organisms

Non-living components of an ecosystem

A collection of different populations in an area

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of succession occurs in an area without soil?

Secondary succession

Primary succession

Tertiary succession

Quaternary succession

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which species typically colonizes an area first during primary succession?

Shrubs

Trees

Lichen

Grasses

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a climax community?

The initial group of species in an area

A temporary ecological stage

A community dominated by pioneer species

The final, stable community in succession

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role do pioneer species play in ecological succession?

They only appear in secondary succession

They are the final species to appear in a community

They prepare the area for subsequent species

They prevent other species from entering an area

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