Ecosystem Stability Review

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What is primary succession?

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Primary succession is the process of ecological change that occurs in an area where no soil exists, such as after a volcanic eruption.

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What is secondary succession?

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Secondary succession is the process of ecological change that occurs in an area where soil is present but has been disturbed, such as after a forest fire.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of living organisms in a particular ecosystem, including different species of plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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How does biodiversity affect ecosystem stability?

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Biodiversity increases ecosystem stability by providing a wider range of species that can adapt to changes and disturbances.

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What is a climax community?

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A climax community is a stable and mature ecological community that has reached a steady state after a series of ecological changes.

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What are limiting factors in an ecosystem?

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Limiting factors are environmental conditions that restrict the growth, abundance, or distribution of organisms in an ecosystem.

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What happens to an ecosystem after a forest fire?

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After a forest fire, the ecosystem undergoes secondary succession, where it gradually regrows and restores itself.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, such as plants, create energy through photosynthesis and form the base of the food chain.

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What is the impact of a volcanic eruption on an ecosystem?

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A volcanic eruption can lead to primary succession by creating new land where soil must be formed from scratch.

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What is an example of a catastrophic event that leads to secondary succession?

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A forest fire is an example of a catastrophic event that leads to secondary succession.