A forest of pine trees is burned over a 10 mile area when lightning strikes a tree. In the spring, a few seedlings begin to sprout. This is an example of:

A glacier has scraped all soil from a rocky area. As it slowly retreats, some of the rock is broken down by weathering. Some moss begins to grow. This is an example of:

The first organisms in an area are known as _____.

The old-growth forest has remained the same combination of hickories and oaks for over 100 years. This is an example of:

Lichens and moss are called _____.

A pond slowly fills in as algae and other plants die and fall to the bottom. This is an example of:

A volcano erupts creating a new island. After some time, small plants begin to grow. This is an example of _____.

A natural disturbance is typically associated with this type of succession?

What would you expect to see in a biodiverse community?

Primary succession almost always begins with...

When one group of species is replaced with others over time, it is called...

If succession has reached its climax community, then in about another 500 years what will happen?

Which statement is true about ecological succession?

The following natural events will cause primary succession to occur:

How do lichens contribute to primary succession?

What type of vegetation would you expect to find on an abandoned farm after 150 years?

The final stable community that is made up of mature, hardwood trees is called

_____ succession is more likely to take thousands of years before trees are seen.

Where does most primary succession take place in the United States?

When does a climax community change?

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