What is ecological succession?

Pioneer Organisms and Ecological Succession

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Patricia Brown
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1.
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The planting of new species in a forest
The destruction of ecosystems by natural disasters
The immediate growth of trees in a barren area
The process of land changing over time
2.
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What is the first stage of primary succession?
Introduction of animal species
Development of a hardwood forest
Growth of pioneer organisms
Formation of a climax community
3.
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Which organisms are considered pioneer organisms?
Large trees
Shrubs and bushes
Grasses and lichens
Birds and mammals
4.
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How do pioneer organisms contribute to soil formation?
By providing shade for other plants
By consuming existing soil
By breaking down rock and creating soil
By preventing erosion
5.
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What happens to grasses during primary succession?
They remain unchanged
They deplete soil nutrients and die
They transform into trees
They prevent other plants from growing
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is a climax community?
A community dominated by pioneer species
A community with no animal life
A community that has reached a stable state
A community where succession is ongoing
7.
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What triggers secondary succession in the Long Island Pine Barrens?
Fire
Earthquakes
Flooding
Human intervention
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