Practice Ecological Succession (3.6) - How Ecosystems Work

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Question 1.
What is ecological succession?
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Think about how ecosystems evolve.
Question 2.
Name one type of primary succession.
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Consider environments that are completely barren.
3Question 3.
What is ecological succession?
- A sudden change in species composition
- A gradual process of change
- Random species evolution
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Consider how ecosystems develop over time.
4Question 4.
True or False: Secondary succession occurs in lifeless areas.
- True
- False
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Think about what secondary means.
Question 5.
Imagine a region that has been severely impacted by a recent earthquake, leading to the destruction of flora and fauna. Outline the stages of ecological succession that would follow.
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Consider the types of species that can survive and thrive initially.
Question 6.
Discuss how human activities can impact ecological succession, providing examples of both negative and positive influences.
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Think about how humans can accelerate or slow down the natural processes.

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