Ecological Succession Worksheet
Explore the process of ecological succession with this grade 6 science worksheet, covering primary and secondary succession.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the provided space for your responses.
1. What is ecological succession?
The movement of animals from one ecosystem to another.
The gradual process of change and development in an ecosystem.
The sudden extinction of a species in a habitat.
The process of plants making their own food.
2. Which of the following is an example of a pioneer species?
Oak trees
Deer
Lichens
Bears
3. Primary succession occurs in an area where there is no existing .
4. A forest fire is an event that often leads to succession.
5. Secondary succession is a faster process than primary succession.
True
False
6. Describe one key difference between primary and secondary ecological succession.
7. Observe the diagram below showing stages of ecological succession. Which stage represents a climax community?
