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WorksheetsDynamic and Resilient Ecosystems
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
a large organism
the first organisms to adapt to a new environment
The best organism
Abiotic organisms
Which of the following statements about primary succession is true?
it begins with a climax community
small mammals are first to inhabit the area
it only occurs after glaciers retreat
it begins with bare rock
primary
secondary
tertiary
quadanary
What is an example of an area that is likely to undergo primary succession?
Glaciers melt and leave exposed rock
Plants die from drought and decompose
Land is bulldozed and soil remains
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 an example of a disturbance that could bring about secondary succession?
Humans cut down many trees in a small region
A volcanic eruption covers a village in lava.
