Ecological Succession
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10th Grade
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What is ecological succession?
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Ecological succession is the process by which ecosystems change and develop over time, involving a series of progressive changes in species composition and community structure.
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What are pioneer species?
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Pioneer species are the first organisms to colonize an area during the initial stages of ecological succession, often in barren or disturbed environments.
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What is primary succession?
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Primary succession occurs in an environment that has no soil, such as after a volcanic eruption or when glaciers melt, leading to the gradual establishment of a biological community.
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What is secondary succession?
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Secondary succession occurs in areas where a disturbance has destroyed an existing community but left the soil intact, such as after a forest fire or flood.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How does succession increase biodiversity?
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Succession increases biodiversity by gradually introducing new species and creating a more complex and varied ecosystem over time.
6.
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What is an example of primary succession?
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An example of primary succession is the colonization of bare rock left behind by a retreating glacier.
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What is an example of secondary succession?
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An example of secondary succession is the regrowth of a forest after a wildfire.
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