Ecological Succession

Master ecological succession! Understand ecosystem changes with our interactive worksheet on primary and secondary succession.

Ecological Succession Matching Match the different term of ecological succession to its correct definition. Ecological Succession a gradual and natural change in an ecosystem over time Primary Succession takes place bare rock where organisms were not previously present Secondary Succession takes place where an existing ecosystem has been destroyed Pioneer Species the first species to populate an area Climax Community Stable mature community that undergoes little to no succession The picture below represents the transformation (change) of an area after a volcanic eruption. Which type of succession is pictured below? Primary Succession Secondary Succession Tertiary Succession The picture below represents the transformation (change) of an area after a volcanic eruption. Pioneer Species is represented by the letter _. A B E F The picture below represents the transformation (change) of an area after a volcanic eruption. Climax Community is represented by the letter _. A B E F Which type of succession is pictured below? Primary Succession Secondary Succession Tertiary Succession The picture below represents the transformation (change) of an area after a forest fire. Climax Community is represented by the stage(s) _. 1 8 1 and 8 5 The picture below represents the transformation (change) of an area after a forest fire. Pioneer Species will be found in stage(s) _. 1 8 1 and 8 5 Differences and Similarities between PRIMARY and SECONDARY succession PRIMARY SUCCESSION (5) Lichens and mosses are Pioneer species Begins with rocks on the ground Soil must be created over time Occurs after glaciers melt, which reveals bare rock Occurs after a lava flow, which creates new rock SECONDARY SUCCESSION (5) Begins with soil on the ground Occurs after a natural or a man made disaster Occurs on an abandoned farm Occurs after a fire sweeps through a forest Grasses are pioneer species Use the picture below to show how succession occurs in transforming a pond into a forest. Arrange the stages in order. c, d, a, b a, b, c, d a, c, d, b b, a, d, c