Ecological Succession Worksheet
Explore the processes of ecological succession, including primary and secondary succession, pioneer species, and climax communities.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences where appropriate.
1. Which type of succession begins in an area with no existing soil?
Secondary succession
Primary succession
Climax succession
Pioneer succession
2. What are the first species to colonize a barren environment called?
Climax species
Keystone species
Pioneer species
Indicator species
3. Secondary succession occurs after a disturbance that removes all soil.
True
False
4. A climax community is a stable, mature ecological community that undergoes little to no change.
True
False
5. The process by which an ecological community undergoes changes over time is known as .
6. species are typically opportunistic, fast-growing, and well-dispersed.
7. After a forest fire, a community will undergo succession.
8. Describe the main difference between primary and secondary succession.
9. Analyze the image below and answer the questions that follow.
a) Identify the type of ecological succession depicted in the image. Justify your answer.
b) Name two pioneer species that might be found in the early stages of this succession.
Match each term with its correct definition.
10. Climax Community
a. The gradual process by which ecosystems change and develop over time.
11. Ecological Succession
b. A stable, mature community that undergoes little or no change.
12. Pioneer Species
c. The first species to colonize barren environments.