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- 1. Multiple ChoiceSuccession that occurs in an area with NO SOILecological successionprimary successionsecondary successionpioneer speciles
- 2. Multiple ChoiceThe process of change in the living parts of the ecosystemecological successionprimary successionclimax communitypioneer species
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The picture shows what type of succession?primarysecondarytertiaryquadanary - 4. Multiple ChoiceThe first organisms that appear in an ecological communityecological successionprimary successionsecondary successionpioneer speciles
- 5. Multiple ChoiceStarts with BARE ROCK followed by lichenprimary successionsecondary successionboth types of succession
- 6. Multiple ChoiceHow do lichens contribute to primary succession?Lichens decompose organic matter from animals and plantsLichens begin to break down rock to form soilLichens are nitrogen fixing bacteria
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThe picture shows what type of succession?primarysecondarytertiaryquadanary
- 8. Multiple ChoiceNatural disasters such as flooding and tornadoes are linked to ________________.primarysecondaryold fieldecosystem
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThe final stable community of plants and animals is called:pioneer communityfarmlandclimax communityold field
- 10. Multiple ChoiceDropping leaves in the fall is a characteristic of what type of tree?deciduousevergreenconiferbonsai
- 11. Multiple ChoiceDespite having plenty of sun and rain, the tropical rainforest has very poor _____.biodiversitysoilanimal lifeair quality
- 12. Multiple ChoiceIn which biome can you find permafrost?taigatundradesertchaparral
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich biome, because of its climate, has the largest number of species of plants and animals?tundradesertrain forestpine forest
- 14. Multiple ChoiceAn ecosystem is made up of all the ________________ and _________________ factors in an area.species and organismsabiotic and speciesbiotic and speciesabiotic and biotic
- 15. Multiple ChoiceA living or once-living organisms in an ecosystem is apopulationbiotic factorabiotic factorcommunity
- 16. Multiple ChoiceThe prefix bio meanslifesciencestorynot
- 17. Multiple ChoiceA place where plants and animals live and grow naturally is called a ______________.sheltertreehabitatorganism
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the first species you will see after a primary succession? (in picture)lichensgrassessmall plants
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement is TRUE about forest fires?Forest fires are always bad for the ecosystemForest fires can sometimes be beneficial for an ecosystemForest fires always result in primary succession
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhat is primary succession?Occurs on a surface where an ecosystem has previously existed.Occurs where no ecosystem has existed.
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWater stored below the Earth's surface is called:GroundwaterBogsWater in the ground
- 22. Multiple ChoiceSuppose there is a drought in this area. The level of the river drops because of it.
What else could happen here?The river will immediately rise again.The water table will rise.The water table will fall.A new aquifer will form. - 23. Multiple ChoiceWhat is an aquifer?A place underground that stores water.A water pumpA water purifierA place that sells aquifers
- 24. Multiple ChoiceThe land area that supplies water to a river system is called awater tabletrailerhousewatershed
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the water that fills the cracks and spaces in underground soil and rock layers called?GroundwaterWater TablePrecipitationSnow
- 26. Multiple ChoiceA hole dug into an aquifer to reach groundwater is called...an aquitard/aquicludea wella recharge zonea water table
- 27. Multiple ChoiceThe natural chemical or physical processes that breaks down rock on Earth's surface.weatheringerosiondepositionjackhammering
- 28. Multiple ChoiceThe process by which water, ice, wind or gravity moves weathered rock and soil from one place to another.weatheringerosiondepositiondumptruck
- 29. Multiple ChoiceThis type of weathering occurs when rock is physically broken down into smaller pieces of rock.mechanical weatheringchemical weatheringerosion weatheringdeposition
- 30. Multiple ChoiceThe process when soil or rock are left or placed in a new location.ErosionWeatheringMass movementDeposition
- 31. Multiple ChoiceAt the beach which agent of erosion affects the coast?WindWaterAnimalsGravity
- 32. Multiple ChoiceOne way that people cause greater erosion is by ___.building terracesbuilding wallsremoving plantsplanting grass
- 33. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the correct order from oldest (happened first) to youngest (happened last) in this pond succession?A, B, C, DD, C, B, AB, A, D, CC, D, A, B
- 34. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the pioneer species for secondary succession?lichenmossgrassalgae
- 35. Multiple ChoiceOccurs over timeprimary successionsecondary successionboth types of succession
- 36. Multiple ChoiceWhat is NOT an example of an area that is likely to undergo primary succession?volcanic eruption leaves behind hardened lava flowsglacier begins to melt to move leaving exposed rockbarnacle-encrusted rock is exposed on shore at low tidelandslide exposed bare rock
- 37. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the main difference between primary and secondary ecological succession?Primary begins with soil formation; secondary soil is intactPrimary is the first stage and secondary is the second stagePrimary builds plant community; secondary builds animal communityPrimary after natural disaster; secondary after disturbance
- 38. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is the correct order of ecological succession?grass--> shrubs-->lichens-->treeslichens-->shrubs-->grass-->treeslichens-->grasses-->shrubs-->treesgrasses-->lichens-->shrubs-->trees
- 39. Multiple ChoicePrimary succession occurs in an area that has:never been colonized beforealways been colonizedbeen colonized but recently wiped outnone of these
- 40. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the most important function of pioneer species?To create rocksTo create soil and add nutrients to the environmentTo look niceFood for animals
- 41. Multiple ChoiceWhy does primary succession take longer to reach climax community?Because trees do not perform photosyntheses.Because climax community is in a forrest.Because primary succession already has soilBecause primary succession does not have soil
- 42. Multiple ChoiceWhich is the correct order in primary succession?Rocks, Lichens & Mosses, Bushes & Shrubs, TreesLichens & Mosses, Rocks, Trees, Bushes & ShrubsTrees, Bushes and Shrubs, Lichens & Mosses, Lichens & MossesRocks, Grass, Trees, Bushes & Shrubs
- 43. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of succession is shown going from figure A to figure B?primary successionecological successionsecondary successionintermediate
- 44. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the order of succession shown in this figure?A, B, C, DB, A, D, CC, D, A, BD, A, B, C
- 45. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is true in a climax community?the community will constantly evolve and changeif one species dies, a new species will fulfill the same roleThey are stable for a long time, with the same species maintaining their populationit goes through a major change called "climax" every few hundred years
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