Ecological Succession and Bacteria Nutrient Cycling Quiz

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Which of the following is a key factor driving ecological succession?

  • The occurrence of natural disasters like wildfires
  • The availability of nutrients like carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur
  • The presence of bacteria in the ecosystem
  • The establishment of pioneer species (correct)

What is the ultimate goal of ecological succession?

  • To establish a stable and self-perpetuating climax community (correct)
  • To restore an ecosystem to its original state
  • To prevent the occurrence of natural disasters
  • To create a diverse community of organisms

What types of events can initiate ecological succession?

  • The occurrence of natural disasters like hurricanes
  • The harvesting of crops or timber (correct)
  • The introduction of non-native species to an ecosystem
  • The depletion of key resources like water or sunlight

What is the 'engine' of ecological succession?

<p>The impact of established organisms upon their own environments (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the climax community?

<p>The community that is stable or self-perpetuating (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of bacteria in ecological succession?

<p>They cycle nutrients such as carbon, nitrogen, and sulphur (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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