Ecological Succession

Flashcard
•
Science
•
6th - 8th Grade
•
Hard
Wayground Content
FREE Resource
Student preview

15 questions
Show all answers
1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is ecological succession?
Back
Ecological succession is the process by which ecosystems change and develop over time, leading to a more stable community.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is primary succession?
Back
Primary succession occurs in lifeless areas where there is no soil, such as after a volcanic eruption or glacier retreat.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is secondary succession?
Back
Secondary succession occurs in areas where a disturbance has destroyed an existing community but left the soil intact, such as after a forest fire.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a climax community?
Back
A climax community is a stable and mature ecological community that has reached the final stage of succession.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why does primary succession take longer than secondary succession?
Back
Primary succession takes longer because it starts from bare rock and requires soil formation, while secondary succession starts with existing soil.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of primary succession?
Back
An example of primary succession is when glaciers melt and expose bare rock, allowing new life to colonize.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of secondary succession?
Back
An example of secondary succession is a forest recovering after a wildfire.
Create a free account and access millions of resources
Similar Resources on Wayground
15 questions
Changing Ecosystems Flashcard

Flashcard
•
7th Grade
15 questions
Ecological Succession

Flashcard
•
7th Grade
15 questions
Ecological Succession

Flashcard
•
7th Grade
15 questions
Ecological Succession

Flashcard
•
6th - 8th Grade
15 questions
primary succession

Flashcard
•
7th Grade
10 questions
Ecological Succession

Flashcard
•
6th - 8th Grade
12 questions
6.4 🌲 Ecological Succession Flashcardizz

Flashcard
•
7th Grade
15 questions
Primary and Secondary Succession

Flashcard
•
7th Grade
Popular Resources on Wayground
20 questions
Brand Labels

Quiz
•
5th - 12th Grade
10 questions
Ice Breaker Trivia: Food from Around the World

Quiz
•
3rd - 12th Grade
25 questions
Multiplication Facts

Quiz
•
5th Grade
20 questions
ELA Advisory Review

Quiz
•
7th Grade
15 questions
Subtracting Integers

Quiz
•
7th Grade
22 questions
Adding Integers

Quiz
•
6th Grade
10 questions
Multiplication and Division Unknowns

Quiz
•
3rd Grade
10 questions
Exploring Digital Citizenship Essentials

Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
Discover more resources for Science
20 questions
Physical and Chemical Changes

Quiz
•
8th Grade
22 questions
Newton's Laws of Motion

Lesson
•
8th Grade
20 questions
Distance Time Graphs

Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
26 questions
7.6E Rate of Dissolution

Quiz
•
7th Grade
21 questions
Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

Quiz
•
8th Grade
17 questions
Energy Transformations

Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
10 questions
Exploring Newton's Laws of Motion

Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
17 questions
Thermal Energy Transfer

Lesson
•
6th - 8th Grade