Ecological Succession

Front

How do lichens contribute to primary succession?

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Lichens begin to break down rock to form soil

Front

What is formed during primary succession that doesn't need to be formed during secondary succession?

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soil

Front

After a forest fire, an ecosystem would start regrowth through -

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secondary succession

Front

Which experiences the least change over time?

• Pioneer Species
• Primary Succession
• Aquatic Succession
• Climax Community

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Climax Community

Front

Which of the following best describes primary succession?

Back

Volcano creates a new island of rock that must break down to form an ecosystem

Front

If farmers use a controlled burn to prevent forest fires, what would most likely be the first plants to return? Options: trees, shrubs, mosses, grasses

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grasses

Front

Which would most likely result in primary succession?

• old forest growing
• undisturbed prairie
• pollution kills mountain lake species
• a Newly formed volcanic island

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a Newly formed volcanic island

Front

Order of succession shown in the figure: A, B, C, D, B, A, D, C, C, D, A, B, D, A, B, C

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C, D, A, B

Front

What type of succession is shown going from figure A to figure B?

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secondary succession

Front

What is the name given to lichen or algae after a primary succession? Options: pioneer species, volunteer species, founder species, conqueror species

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pioneer species