WorksheetsPrimary and Secondary Succession Practice
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 8mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
9. Which of the following would not result in secondary succession?
a)
A. Forest fire
b)
B. Flood
c)
C. Logging
d)
D. Volcanic eruption in the ocean
2.
10. Which of the following is an example of a pioneer species in primary succession?
a)
A. Lichens
b)
B. Grass
c)
C. Insects
d)
D. Shrubs
3.
11. Which of the following is an example of a pioneer species in secondary succession?
a)
A. Lichens
b)
B. Grass
c)
C. Insects
d)
D. Shrubs
4.
12. Primary succession begins in an area that -
a)
A. does not have soil
b)
B. already has soil
c)
C. already has grass
d)
D. already has trees
5.
14. Which of the following is the final stage in ecological succession?
a)
A. Pioneer community
b)
B. Climax community
c)
C. Final community
d)
D. None of the above
6.
After a volcanic eruption, volcanic rock is present (but no soil). Label the following illustrations with the correct order of succession.
a)
Large Trees
b)
Shrubs and Bushes
c)
Bare Rock
d)
Lichens
e)
Small Annual Plants
f)
Grasses
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3)
4)
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6)
7.
Label the Primary Succession
a)
just rocks
b)
mosses on rocks
c)
small shrubs
d)
small trees
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2
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4
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8.
This is the process that forms a new ecosystem where no organisms lived before.
a)
resource
b)
invasive (non- native) species
c)
primary succession
d)
competition
9.
The progression of life in an area that starts with bare rock or sand but no soil. Example: a volcanic island.
a)
Climax Community
b)
Pioneer Species
c)
Secondary Succession
d)
Primary Succession
10.
After a volcanic eruption the lava cools and becomes rock. Which succession must take place in order for vegetation (plants) to return?
a)
Primary Succession
b)
Secondary Succession
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