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Worksheetsbiomes and succession
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
What process is illustrated by the diagram in boxes 4-8 after the forest fire?
Who are the first to populate an area with no soil?
original species
plants
consumers
pioneer species
Which biome is cold and dry?
Arctic tundra
coniferous forest
taiga
desert
Type of succession that occurs in an area with no soil or life.
pioneer species
secondary succession
primary succession
catastrophic event
This cold biome has tall trees that photosynthesize all year round
Tundra
Tropical Rainforest
Taiga
Deciduous
What is the order of succession shown in this figure? (click to enlarge)
A, B, C, D
B, A, D, C
C, D, A, B
D, A, B, C
After a volcanic eruption, lava covers the land. What is the order that plants grow to repopulate the area?
grasses → flowers→ shrubs→ Trees
Lichens → tree → shrubs→Grasses
Grasses → Lichens → Shrubs → Trees
Lichens → Grasses → Shrubs → Trees
This biome has the largest diversity of plant and animal species
Desert
Tundra
Deciduous Forest
Tropical Rainforest
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 the term that describes a steady and stable community?
peak community
turf community
climax community
disturbed community
This biome is home to many grazing animals.
Grassland
Desert
Tropical rain forerst
Temperate deciduous forest
How does biodiversity contribute to sustainability of an ecosystem?
More varieties of plants and animals makes it a better place to live.
Fewer varieties of plants and animals makes it a better place to live.
Fewer varieties of plants and animals makes it a less desirable place to live.
Biodiversity does not help sustain an ecosystem.
