Ecological Succession Quizizz

Which type of succession occurs on newly formed land?

• Secondary succession

• Tertiary succession

• Primary succession

• Final succession

Abigail and Noah are studying different types of ecological succession. They visit a barren rocky area and a recently abandoned farmland. Which type of succession is likely to take longer to reach a climax community?

• Primary succession

• Secondary succession

• Tertiary succession

• Initial succession

What is the role of pioneer species in succession?

• They destroy the environment

• They are the last to colonize an area

• They are the first to colonize barren environments

• They prevent succession from occurring

Lily and Jackson are studying an area where a volcanic eruption has left behind bare rock. What is the first stage of primary succession in this area?

• Grasses appear

• Pioneer species - mosses and lichens

• Bare rock

• Small shrubs appear

Abigail and her classmates are studying the process of ecological succession in their biology class. They learn about different stages of succession, starting from barren land to a fully developed ecosystem. What type of community is formed in the final stage of primary succession?

• Young forest

• Climax community

• Shrubland

• Grassland

Which stage involves the development of a climax community?

• Stage 5

• Stage 6

• Stage 3

• Stage 2

During a school field trip, Daniel and Anika visited a coastal area where they observed newly formed sand dunes. What type of ecosystem is formed by these sand dunes?

• A) Forest ecosystem

• B) Sand dune ecosystem

• C) Coral reef ecosystem

• D) Desert ecosystem

Michael and Mia are observing a barren land after a volcanic eruption. What is the initial stage of primary succession in this scenario?

• A) Soil formation

• B) Pioneer species colonization

• C) Mature ecosystem development

• D) Wildlife introduction

Which of the following best describes primary succession?

• A) Rapid development of ecosystems

• B) Gradual establishment of life in a barren area

• C) Immediate growth of forests

• D) Sudden appearance of wildlife

Scarlett and Liam are observing a forest that is regrowing after a fire. In which stage does a young forest grow during secondary succession?

• Stage 2

• Stage 3

• Stage 5

• Stage 6