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Which of the following is a key factor driving ecological succession?
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?
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?
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?
What is the 'engine' of ecological succession?
What is the climax community?
What is the climax community?
What is the role of bacteria in ecological succession?
What is the role of bacteria in ecological succession?
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