Put the images on the right, labeled A to D, in order of succession from first (1) to last (4).A
B
4
C
3
D
1
Why does secondary succession occur faster than primary succession?
Secondary succession occurs faster because nutrient-rich soil is already present, and seeds from earlier occupants may remain, arrive by wind, or germinate after a fire. Primary succession must first form soil, making it slower.
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Name three ecosystem services provided by biodiversity.
Three ecosystem services provided by biodiversity include the protection of water resources, soil formation and protection, and nutrient storage and recycling. Other services include pollution breakdown and absorption, climate stability, and recovery from unpredictable events.
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Name three biological services provided by biodiversity.
Food, medicine, and wood products.
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