Succession

What is the final stage of ecological succession called? (when EVERYTHING has grown back - box 8)

• pioneer species
• climax community
• lichens and mosses

Which type of succession is shown below?

• succession
• primary succession
• secondary succession

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What type of succession is occurring in this image? (look at picture 1 to decide)

• Primary Succession
• Secondary Succession
• Climax Community

What type of succession starts with some soil but then goes through the steps of succession?

• Primary Succession
• Secondary Succession
• Climax Community

Pioneer species are the first plants to grow in an area during ecological succession. What would be a pioneer species in secondary succession?

• flowering plants
• shrubs
• grasses
• trees

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Toward the end of succession, when larger trees are grown, it is called the _____________ _____________.

• climax community
• pioneer species
• primary succession
• secondary succession

Biodiversity means the variety of living organisms in an area. Why is it important for the sustainability of an ecosystem?

• Biodiversity has no impact on an ecosystems sustainability.
• The less biodiversity an ecosystem has, the better it can survive a disaster.
• The more biodiversity an ecosystem has, the better it can survive a disaster.

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A(n) _____________ in biodiversity leads to a more sustainable ecosystem.

• Increase
• Decrease
• Equality
• None of the Above

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Which Biome has the MOST biodiversity?

• Tundra
• Grassland
• Tropical Rainforest
• Desert

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