1. Ecosystems
Ecological Succession — Quiz
Test your understanding of ecological succession with 5 practice questions.
Practice Questions
Question 1
Which term describes the final, stable community that develops after a long period of ecological succession?
Question 2
What is the primary characteristic of pioneer species in ecological succession?
Question 3
In secondary succession, what is the initial state of the environment that distinguishes it from primary succession?
Question 4
Which of the following is an example of a disturbance that would lead to secondary succession?
Question 5
During ecological succession, what generally happens to the biodiversity of an ecosystem over time?
