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Ecological Succession Worksheet

Explore the process of ecological succession with this grade 6 science worksheet, covering primary and secondary succession.

Grade 6 Science BiologyEcological Succession
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Ecological 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?

a

The movement of animals from one ecosystem to another.

b

The gradual process of change and development in an ecosystem.

c

The sudden extinction of a species in a habitat.

d

The process of plants making their own food.

2. Which of the following is an example of a pioneer species?

a

Oak trees

b

Deer

c

Lichens

d

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.

T

True

F

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?

Stages of ecological succession