SP 25: F, G, and H formative review

Reorder the following steps of secondary succession

• shrubs and bushes begin to grow back

• small plants such as grass begin to grow back

• small softwood trees begin to grow

• larger hardwood trees begin to grow back

• Forest Fire occurs

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which of the following is known for being able to survive in tough conditions and very few resources? they are often the first organism in an area following a forest fire or volcanic eruption.

• Pioneer species
• Keystone species
• Invasive species
• Endangered species

Which of the following would lead to this type of succession?

• after forest fires

• in established ecosystems

• agricultural practices such as clear cutting

• volcanic eruptions or glacial retreats.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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How does biodiversity affect ecological succession?

• Biodiversity accelerates and stabilizes ecological succession.
• Biodiversity slows down ecological succession.
• Biodiversity has no impact on ecological succession.
• Biodiversity hinders ecological succession.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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Which of the following would be helpful at controlling the population of invasive plants but not harmful to the environment?

• native herbivores to eat the plants

• Planting more invasive species

• Mechanical removal methods
• Chemical herbicides

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Which of the following is a major downside to the amount land humans need to grow all the food that we eat?

• Increased crop yields and food security.
• Deforestation and loss of biodiversity.
• Enhanced soil fertility and health.
• Improved water conservation techniques.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which of the following would help reduce the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?

• Increasing fossil fuel consumption
• Transitioning to renewable energy sources like solar and hydro

• Deforestation and land clearing
• Using more plastic products

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

Which of the following would be a positive result of a company switching to new energy efficient machines?

• Decreased employee productivity and morale.
• Reduced carbon emissions and fossil fuel usage.

• Higher energy consumption and waste.
• Increased maintenance costs and downtime.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

Which statement is correct about the relationship between predators and prey?

• The prey population decreases as the predator population increases.
• The prey population remains stable regardless of the predator population.
• The prey population increases as the predator population increases.
• The predator population decreases as the prey population increases.

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Which of the following statements is true about these population graphs in the first 5 - 10 days of their growth?

• They are declining due to high competition.
• They are stable due to environmental constraints.
• They are growing slowly due to resource limitations.
• They are growing rapidly due to few limiting factors.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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