ESS Unit 2 Ecological Succession

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The series of predictable changes of communities in an ecosystem is best known as ecological ________________.

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succession

Front

Primary succession starts with __________.

Back

bare rock

Front

Secondary succession starts with:

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pioneer species (like grasses & small plants)

Front

True or False: Primary succession is shorter in time than secondary succession.

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False

Front

Which successional stage was the longest in time in the Ecological Succession board game?

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Pioneer Stage

Front

True or False: Fire is always bad for an ecosystem.

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False

Front

Which is more damaging to a forest community?

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Clear cutting trees

Front

What does lichen do as a pioneer species in primary succession?

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Breaks down bare rock to soil

Front

What is the correct order of primary succession?

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Bare rock, lichens & mosses, annual plants, perennial plants, shrubs & bushes, softwood trees, & hardwood trees

Front

Which of the following would NOT cause secondary succession?

• Clear cutting forest trees
• Volcanic eruption
• Large forest fire
• Human agriculture

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Volcanic eruption