Ecological Succession Quiz

When does secondary succession occur?

• A volcanic eruption.

• A forest fire

• The introduction of a new predator.

• A severe drought.

Which of the following best describes the process of ecological succession?

• The gradual change in the structure and composition of an ecosystem

• The sudden and drastic alteration of a habitat due to natural disasters.

• The relocation of organisms from one ecosystem to another.

• The interaction between different species within an ecosystem.

During ecological succession, which of the following events can lead to an increase in species diversity?

• Natural disasters

• Habitat destruction

• Competition among species

• Climate change

Which of the following is an example of primary succession?

• A forest recovering after a wildfire.

• An abandoned field gradually turning into a forest.

• The colonization of a newly formed volcanic island.

• The regrowth of vegetation after a severe storm.

Ecological succession refers to...

• The movement of animals from one habitat to another.

• The process by which ecosystems change over time

• The interactions between organisms within a community.

• The growth of individual organisms within a population.

Which of the following events during ecological succession is most likely to increase species diversity and promote a more stable ecosystem?

• Introduction of a keystone species

• Loss of a top predator

• Restoration of a degraded habitat

• Increase in available resources

What is a climax community?

• The first stage of ecological succession.

• A stable and diverse community that remains relatively unchanged over time.

• A community that includes only plants and no other organisms.

• An unstable community that constantly undergoes changes.

During secondary succession, which type of species is most likely to be the first to recolonize an area?

• Grasses and herbaceous plants

• Shrubs and small trees

• Large trees and woody vegetation

• Predators and large mammals

How does human activity, such as deforestation, impact ecological succession?

• It accelerates the process of succession.

• It disrupts the natural process of succession.

• It has no effect on ecological succession.

• It only affects primary succession, not secondary succession.

Discuss the impact of human activities on ecological succession. How can we mitigate negative effects and promote ecological sustainability?