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WorksheetsDOL 3/1/24
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 18mins
Primary succession occurs in an area that has:
soil
no soil
some soil
none of these
___ are the first organisms to colonize an area and begin the process of ecological succession.
foundational organisms
introductory organisms
primary organisms
pioneer species
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.
What are the two types of ecological succession?
Primary and Secondary
Environmental and Natural
Habitat and Community
Population and Community
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.
A species that has a disproportionately large effect on community structure relative to their abundance.
Pioneer Species
Invasive Species
Keystone Species
Foundation Species
Non-native species whose introduction causes, or can cause harm in their new area
Pioneer Species
Invasive Species
Keystone Species
Foundation Species
ecological succession
climax community
secondary succession
pioneer speciles
