Ecological succession

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What is ecological succession?

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A slow change in an environment.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What is the main difference between primary and secondary ecological succession?

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Primary begins WITHOUT soil; Secondary begins WITH soil.

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What are pioneer species in primary succession?

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Mosses and Lichens.

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What is primary succession?

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Ecological succession that occurs in an area that has no soil.

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What is secondary succession?

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Ecological succession that occurs in an area that has soil.

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What role do pioneer species play in succession?

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They are the first organisms to colonize barren environments.

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What is a climax community?

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A stable and mature community that undergoes little change.

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What factors can trigger ecological succession?

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Natural disasters, human activities, and changes in environmental conditions.

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How does soil formation occur during primary succession?

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Through the weathering of rocks and the accumulation of organic matter.

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What is the significance of biodiversity in ecological succession?

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Increased biodiversity enhances ecosystem resilience and stability.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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