Succession

Question 1

Use the drop-down menus to complete the statements. Primary succession begins when a begins to grow in a new environment. Primary succession takes place even in the absence of . Primary succession would most likely begin after a .

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pioneer species; Selection 1: pioneer species; Selection 2: soil; Selection 3: glacier moves

Question 2

✔ soillichenswater

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soil

Question 3

✔ glacier movesflood happensforest fire occurs

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glacier moves

Question 4

How does soil form on an island that is made of cooled rock from a volcanic eruption?

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Soil forms when lichens and mosses grow, break down rocks, and die.

Question 5

Which type of succession will occur in this environment and why?

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secondary, because there are some remains of the previous community

Question 6

The picture shows the growth in an abandoned park over a few years. At which point will the park likely become a climax community?

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after 20 years

Question 7

Determine whether the statement describes climax communities, pioneer species, or both. There are many diverse species of plants and animals. Mosses and lichens are common examples. Resources are abundant and used by many species.

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climax community; Selection 1: climax community; Selection 2: pioneer species; Selection 3: climax community

Question 8

climax community✔ pioneer speciesboth

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pioneer species

Question 9

✔ climax communitypioneer speciesboth

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climax community

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