Quiz about Ecological Succession Watershed

Question 1

What type of succession is shown going from figure A to figure B?

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secondary succession

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primary succession

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ecological succession

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intermediate

Question 2

What is the order of succession shown in this figure?

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C, D, A, B

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A, B, C, D

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B, A, D, C

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D, A, B, C

Question 3

The picture shows what type of succession?

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primary

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secondary

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tertiary

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quadanary

Question 4

The picture shows what type of succession?

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secondary

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primary

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tertiary

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quadanary

Question 5

Reaches a climax community quicker because soil is already present

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secondary succession

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primary succession

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both types of succession

Question 6

What is the most important function of pioneer species?

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To create soil and add nutrients to the environment

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To create rocks

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To look nice

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Food for animals

Question 7

Succession that occurs in an area with NO SOIL

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primary succession

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ecological succession

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secondary succession

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pioneer speciles

Question 8

this type of succession occurs after a forest fire

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secondary succession

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primary succession

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both

Question 9

Ecological succession can be described as

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A gradual change in plant and animal life in an ecosystem over time

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A change in weather

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The dominant species in one particular area

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Species that survive best when there is little or no competition in an area

Question 10

What is one way secondary succession differs from primary succession?

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Secondary succession is typically quicker than primary succession

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Secondary succession is typically slower than primary succession

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Secondary succession only occurs in mountains, primary succession only occurs in wetlands

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Secondary succession is the gradual change in plant species, while primary succession is the gradual change in animal species

Question 11

A community of moss and lichens growing on an outcrop of a rock is an example of

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Primary succession

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A behavioral adaptation

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A climax community

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Secondary succession

Question 12

Which diagram best represents a climax community?

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Picture C

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Picture A

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Picture B

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Picture D

Question 13

Which of the following represents secondary succession?

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Plants growing in a forest that was destroyed by fire

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Moss growing on top of rocks

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Plants growing on sand dunes

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Plants growing on a new volcanic island that formed in the ocean

Question 14

The graph below shows how the number of species in a particular ecosystem changed over a 200 year period. What is one conclusion you can make based on the information in the graph?

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The number of species increased by 25,000 over a period of 200 years.

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The number of species increased the most during the first 50 years

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The number of species decreased by 25,0000 over a period of 200 years

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The number of species decresed the most durin gthe last 80 years

Question 15

Which statement about pioneer species is TRUE?

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Pioneer species thrive during the early stages of ecological succession

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Pioneer species require soil to grow

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Pioneer species are organisms made up of only one cell

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Pioneer species, such as hardwood trees, thrive during the final stages of ecological succession

Question 16

As ecological succession progresses, a pioneer community gradually changes into a climax community. What typically happens during this process?

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The number of species increases

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The number of species decreases

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The organisms in an area decrease in size

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The organisms in an area can no longer find food

Question 17

The process of ecological succession usually begins after all of the following EXCEPT:

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Rain Showers

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Flooding

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Forest Fire

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Volcanic eruptions

Question 18

An empty lot that was only covered in dirt ten years ago is now home to many different species of plants and animals. Based on your knowledge about ecological succession, what can you infer?

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There are more nutrients in the soil compared to ten years ago

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People must have planted all the plants in the empty lot

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There are more rocks in the soil compared to 10 years ago

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The animals will not survive because there is not enough plants.

Question 19

Select two pioneer species

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Lichen

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Moss

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Deciduous tree

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Deer

Question 20

What is needed for more complex plants to grow?

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Soil depth

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Water depth

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Tacos

Question 21

The gradual process in which ecosystems change or develop over time is called

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Ecological Succession

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Peanut Butter and Jelly

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Volcano

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Glacier

Question 22

Which series of pictures BEST represents ecological succession?

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A

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B

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C

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D

Question 23

Primary succession occurs in an area that has:

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Has No Soil

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Has Soil

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Has Some Soil

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none of these

Question 24

___ are the first organisms to colonize an area and begin the process of ecological succession.

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pioneer species

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foundational organisms

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introductory organisms

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primary organisms

Question 25

What is the main difference between primary and secondary ecological succession?

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Primary begins WITHOUT soil; Secondary begins WITH soil

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Primary is the first state and secondary is the second stage

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Primary builds plant community; secondary builds animal community.

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Primary begins WITH soil; Secondary begins WITHOUT soil

Question 26

What is an example of an area that is likely to undergo primary succession?

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Glaciers melt and leave exposed rock

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Plants die from drought and decompose

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Land is bulldozed and soil remains

Question 27

Which of the following is the correct order of ecological succession?

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lichens - grasses - shrubs - trees

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grass - shrubs - lichens - trees

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lichens - shrubs - grasses - trees

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grasses - lichens - shrubs - trees

Question 28

All of the following contribute directly to soil formation EXCEPT

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volcanic eruptions

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lichens

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decomposition of organisms

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erosion of rock by weather

Question 29

What is an increase of biodiversity over time, after a natural or man made disturbance?

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ecological succession

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ecological recession

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climax recession

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climax succession

Question 30

What is an example of a disturbance that could bring about secondary succession?

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Humans cut down many trees in a small region

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A volcanic eruption covers a village in lava.

Question 31

What is the term that describes a steady and stable community?

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climax community

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peak community

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turf community

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disturbed community

Question 32

What type of disturbance can be beneficial to ecosystems and communities?

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Fire

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Volcanic Eruption

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Invasive Species

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Flood

Question 33

Which is faster: Primary or Secondary Succession?

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Secondary Succession

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Primary Succession

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Both Take The Same Amount of Time

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT a pioneer species?

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Shrubs

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Lichen

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Mosses

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Fungi

Question 35

T or F: Succession increases biodiversity.

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True

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False

Question 36

The Final stage of ecological succession is...

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Climax Community

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Mature Tree Growth

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Pioneer Community

Question 37

Bare rock community must first undergo...

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Primary Succession

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Secondary Succession

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Climax

Question 38

What type of succession is shown going from figure A to figure B?

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secondary succession

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primary succession

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ecological succession

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intermediate

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