Ecological Succession Worksheet
Explore the process 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 for short answer questions.
Observe the image below, which illustrates stages of ecological succession, to answer the following questions.
1. Which type of succession begins in an area with no soil, such as after a volcanic eruption?
Secondary succession
Primary succession
Climax succession
Pioneer succession
2. What are the first species to colonize a barren environment called?
Climax species
Successor species
Pioneer species
Dominant species
3. The stable, mature community that results from ecological succession is called a .
4. succession occurs in an area where an existing community has been removed, but the soil remains.
5. Lichens and mosses are examples of pioneer species.
True
False
6. A forest fire is typically followed by primary succession.
True
False
7. Explain the main difference between primary and secondary succession.
8. Describe the role of pioneer species in ecological succession.
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