TEST Ecological Succession

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When are pioneer species found during ecological succession?

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At the very beginning of succession

Front

If a forest fire completely destroys the plant and animal life in a forest, what kind of succession will eventually start restoring it?

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Secondary

Front

The first species to inhabit a barren environment are...

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Pioneer species

Front

How long does secondary succession take before it reaches a climax community?

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80-100 years

Front

Which of the following would NOT lead to secondary succession?

Forest Fire

,

Tornado

,

Flood

,

Glacier melting

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Glacier melting

Front

The following picture is an example of ________ succession.

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Secondary

Front

The following is an example of _______ succession

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Primary

Front

If NO natural disasters go through a specific area over a long period of time, that area would reach a climax community.

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YES

Front

Primary succession almost always begins with:
- Hard soil
- Bare rock
- Dry lake bottom
- Burned forest

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Bare rock

Front

What is an example of a pioneer species? Options: Algae/Bacteria, Grass/Shrubs, Trees/Bushes, Moss/Lichen

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Moss/Lichen