Exploring Secondary Succession and Climax Communities

What initiates secondary succession?

• Pollution

• Natural or man-made disasters

• Introduction of invasive species

• Soil erosion

Which of the following is NOT a threat to climax communities?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Urban development

• Forest fires

• Annual rainfall

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What is the estimated financial impact of invasive species in the U.S. per year?

• $138 billion

• $1.38 billion

• $13.8 billion

• $138 million

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Which species has not been mentioned as invasive in the lecture?

• Carp

• Mussels

• Lions

• Invasive plants

What remains intact after a disaster that initiates secondary succession?

• All vegetation

• Soil

• Buildings

• Native species

What type of trees initially grow during secondary succession?

• Palm trees

• Oak trees

• Maple trees

• Pine trees

Which type of trees follows the growth of pine trees in secondary succession?

• Willow trees

• Birch trees

• Fruit trees

• Hardwood trees

What does a climax community represent in ecological succession?

• A temporary disruption

• The initial stage

• The final stable community

• A man-made environment

Which is not a type of climax community mentioned?

• Desert

• Tundra

• Savannah

• Rainforest

What factor speeds up secondary succession compared to primary succession?

• Faster growing trees

• Presence of soil

• Less severe climatic conditions

• Lower biodiversity