Forest Ecosystem and Ecological Succession Quiz

What is the role of producers in a forest ecosystem?

• They are the top predators.

• They form the base of the ecosystem.

• They decompose organic matter.

• They are the primary consumers.

How does biodiversity affect the stability of an ecosystem?

• It increases stability.

• It only affects aquatic ecosystems.

• It has no effect on stability.

• It decreases stability.

What is ecological succession?

• The immediate recovery of an ecosystem after a disturbance.

• The process of species extinction.

• The gradual development of an ecosystem over time.

• The reduction of biodiversity in an ecosystem.

Which organisms are the first to establish themselves during ecological succession?

• Shrubs and bushes

• Simple producers like moss and grass

• Top carnivores

• Large herbivores

What is a climax community?

• A community dominated by a single species.

• The initial stage of ecological succession.

• A community with low biodiversity.

• A fully recovered and stable ecosystem.