Unit 4: Carbon Cycle/Disturbances/Succession

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What is primary succession?

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The process of ecological succession that occurs in an area that has never been colonized before.

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What is secondary succession?

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The process of ecological succession that occurs in an area where an ecosystem has been disturbed or destroyed.

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What are the two main types of ecological succession?

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Primary succession and secondary succession.

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What is an ecological disturbance?

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A significant change in the structure or function of an ecosystem, often caused by natural events or human activities.

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What are examples of ecological disturbances?

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Natural disasters (like wildfires, floods), human activities (like deforestation, pollution).

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What is biodiversity?

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The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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How does biodiversity change during ecological succession?

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Biodiversity increases over time as ecosystems develop and mature.

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What is the carbon cycle?

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The process by which carbon is exchanged between the atmosphere, land, water, and living organisms.

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What role do plants play in the carbon cycle?

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Plants absorb CO2 during photosynthesis, helping to reduce atmospheric carbon levels.

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What does it mean for an ecosystem to be disturbed?

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It means that the natural balance of the ecosystem has been disrupted, affecting its structure and function.