1. Ecosystems and Ecology
Succession — Quiz
Test your understanding of succession with 5 practice questions.
Practice Questions
Question 1
Which of the following factors is most likely to accelerate the rate of secondary succession in a forest ecosystem after a disturbance?
Question 2
During primary succession on bare rock, which of the following processes is essential for the formation of soil?
Question 3
Which of the following best explains why late-successional species often outcompete early-successional species over time?
Question 4
In a disturbed grassland undergoing secondary succession, which factor most directly influences the time required to reach a climax community?
Question 5
Which of the following best describes the role of facilitation in the early stages of primary succession?