2. EVS Ecological Succession Post test

Primary succession occurs in an area that has

Match the following definitions with their correct term.

What is the main difference between primary and secondary ecological succession?

What is an example of an area that is likely to undergo primary succession?

Which of the following is the correct order of ecological succession?

All of the following contribute directly to soil formation EXCEPT

What is an increase of biodiversity over time, after a natural or man made disturbance?

What type of disturbance can be beneficial to ecosystems and communities?

Which is faster: Primary or Secondary Succession?

Which of the following is NOT a pioneer species?

What happens during secondary succession in healthy communities?

What happens to ecosystems and succession after human-caused disturbances?

What do ecologists study when studying patterns of succession?

Secondary succession (thnk soil) forms after a catastrophic event like a forest fire and has a ___________ growth rate than primary succession because soil already exists.

So, how does an ecosystem start if there is no soil?