Practice Ecological Succession (5.1) - Ecology and Ecosystems - IB MYP Class 10 Sciences (Group 4)

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
What is primary succession?
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Think about scenarios like volcanic eruptions.
Question 2.
Name one example of a pioneer species.
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These are often the first to grow in bare environments.
3Question 3.
What type of succession occurs in a lifeless area?
- Primary Succession
- Secondary Succession
- Both
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Focus on the initial conditions of the area.
4Question 4.
True or False: A climax community experiences constant change.
- True
- False
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Consider what 'climax' implies about an ecosystem.
Question 5.
Identify a real-world disturbance and describe the ecological succession process that would follow, including expected pioneer species and climax community.
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Consider the stages from destruction to recovery in nature.
Question 6.
Discuss how human activities can disrupt natural ecological succession, providing specific examples.
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Think about how our actions change landscapes and ecosystems.

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