Types of Succession

What are the two types of ecological succession?

• Primary and Secondary

• Environmental and Natural

• Habitat and Community

• Population and Community

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

• Primary begins WITHOUT soil; Secondary begins WITH soil

• Primary is the first state and secondary is the second stage

• Primary builds plant community; secondary builds animal community

• Primary begins WITH soil; Secondary begins WITHOUT soil

During a forest fire most vegetation (plants) burn. Which ecological succession will take place after a forest fire?

• Primary

• Secondary

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What is the order of succession shown in this figure?

• A, B, C, D

• B, A, D, C

• C, D, A, B

• D, A, B, C

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The picture shows what type of succession?

• primary

• secondary

• tertiary

• quadanary

What type of succession would occur with each of these scenarios?

• Secondary succession

• Abandoned flowerpot

• Primary succession

• Abandoned farm

• Secondary succession

• Mudslide

• Secondary succession

• Volcano

• Secondary succession

• Flood

After a forest fire, an ecosystem would start regrowth through -

• primary succession

• secondary succession

• climax community

• limiting factors

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After a forest fire, Elijah noticed that the area began to show signs of life again over time. This process is known as secondary succession. How does it differ from primary succession?

• Begins in a lifeless area where soil is not present

• Occurs in areas where existing communities have been disturbed but soil remains

• Only occurs after a volcanic eruption

• Does not involve pioneer species

Answer explanation

Secondary succession differs from primary succession by occurring in areas where existing communities have been disturbed but soil remains.

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What are the two types of succession ?

• Primary succession and secondary succession

• 1st succession and 2nd succession

• 3rd succession and 4th succession

This picture is an example of

• Climax Community

• Primary Succession

• Secondary Succession

• Pioneer Species

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