Succession

This is the process whereby an ecosystem gradually changes over time.

• succession

• diversification

• pollination

• forest structure

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Approximately how long does succession take:

• one day

• one month

• one year

• many many years

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Succession occurs quickly.

• true

• false

In biology, how many types of succession are there?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

This occurs when a once undeveloped area becomes an ecosystem.

• speciation

• primary succession

• secondary succession

• species diversity

Choose ALL of the types of succession.

• primary

• secondary

• Type A

• Type B

Which state would you expect to have the most primary succession?

• Pennsylvania

• North Carolina

• Hawaii

• West Virginia

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What do we call the first species to colonize an area?

• indicator species

• exotic species

• pioneer species

• endangered species

Which of the following items are present BEFORE PRIMARY SUCCESSION occurs?

• soil

• plants

• animals

• nothing

Which of the following items are examples of pioneer species?

• lichens

• moss

• grass

• oak trees