Ecological Succession Flashcard

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A series of progressive changes in the composition of an ecological community over time

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Ecological Succession

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The first species to populate an area during succession.

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Pioneer species

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The reestablishment of a damaged ecosystem in an area where the soil is intact is called...

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secondary succession

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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

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it begins with bare rock

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The picture shows what type of succession? Options: primary, secondary, tertiary, quadanary

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secondary

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Following a wildfire, the first plants to emerge on bare soil are most likely grasses. This is a stage in─

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SECONDARY SUCCESSION

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Pattern of succession after a volcanic eruption that redeveloped the ecosystem? Options: Rock → Lichens → Soil → Grass → Shrubs → Forest, Rock → Shrubs → Soil → Lichens → Grass → Forest, Soil → Moses → Grass → Shrubs → Forest, Soil → Grass → Shrubs → Forest → Lichens

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Rock → Lichens → Soil → Grass → Shrubs → Forest

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What is the term that describes a steady and stable community?

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climax community

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Why does primary succession take longer to reach climax community?

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Because primary succession does not have soil

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First species occurring in areas of primary succession are mosses and

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lichens