WorksheetsEcological Succession Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of the following best describes primary succession?
Volcano wipes out ecosystem that gradually grows back from ash covered soil
Volcano creates a new island of rock that must break down to form an ecosystem
Forest fire burns down forest that must bounce back over time
Tornado destroys a crop that must slowly grow back over time.
If farmers use a controlled burn to prevent forest fires, what would most likely be the first plants to return?
trees
shrubs
mosses
grasses
What are the pioneer species in primary succession?
What type of disturbance can be beneficial to ecosystems and communities?
Volcanic Eruption
Fire
Invasive Species
Flood
Primary begins WITHOUT soil; Secondary begins WITH soil.
Primary builds plant communities; secondary builds animal communities.
Primary is the first stage and secondary is the second stage.
Primary being WITH soil; Secondary begins WITHOUT soil.
The process in which a community changes through time
ecological succession
biodiversity
evolution
ecosystem resilience
Lichens are important in primary succession because they
help to break down rocks to create soil.
provide a soft place for seeds to germinate.
are fire-resistant.
are gymnosperms, which are important for resilience.
________are the first organisms to colonize an area and begin the process of ecological succession.
Primary organisms
Introductory species
Foundational organisms
Pioneer species
