What is the primary focus of ecological succession?

Ecological Succession Concepts

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The immediate impact of natural disasters
The gradual change in species composition in an ecosystem
The study of animal behavior
The process of species extinction
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a common cause for an ecosystem to need recovery?
Natural growth of forests
Seasonal changes
Deforestation
Introduction of native species
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In ecological terms, what does succession mean?
The immediate growth of plants
A new climate taking over after the old one is destroyed
The migration of animals
A new species becoming extinct
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key difference between primary and secondary succession?
Primary succession begins with bare rock, secondary starts with soil
Secondary succession starts with bare rock, primary does not
Both start with the same initial conditions
Primary succession starts with soil, secondary does not
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is true about primary succession?
It is caused by minor disturbances
It starts with bare rock and no soil
It begins with pre-existing soil
It occurs rapidly
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What typically marks the end of both primary and secondary succession?
The destruction of the ecosystem
The introduction of invasive species
The establishment of a climax community
The appearance of pioneer species
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How long can secondary succession take to reach a climax community?
A few days
Up to 150 years or more
Several centuries
A few weeks
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