Primary and Secondary Succession
By Sharon Fletcher
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Last updated 11 months ago
11 Questions
Read the article and answer the questions.
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What is the process by which communities are established, develop, and change in ecosystems called?
What is the process by which communities are established, develop, and change in ecosystems called?
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What type of succession occurs in an area that has not been previously occupied by a community?
What type of succession occurs in an area that has not been previously occupied by a community?
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Which area would primary succession not occur?
Which area would primary succession not occur?
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What two organisms are the first to appear in areas where primary succession occurs?
What two organisms are the first to appear in areas where primary succession occurs?
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Mosses and lichens are known as ____________ ___________ because they are the first species present in an area.
Mosses and lichens are known as ____________ ___________ because they are the first species present in an area.
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Second-generation plants usually include what 2 kind of plants?
Second-generation plants usually include what 2 kind of plants?
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Which of the following is not a climax species?
Which of the following is not a climax species?
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What kind of succession occurs in areas that have been disturbed?
What kind of succession occurs in areas that have been disturbed?
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Which area would secondary succession not immediately occur?
Which area would secondary succession not immediately occur?
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In which area is the soil often richer?
In which area is the soil often richer?
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Which is a shorter process?
Which is a shorter process?