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Which of the following best describes the relationship between primary succession and secondary succession?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between primary succession and secondary succession?
- Primary succession involves only plant life, whereas secondary succession includes both plant and animal life.
- Primary succession starts with soil, while secondary succession starts with bare rock.
- Primary succession is the establishment of a community in an area devoid of soil, while secondary succession occurs in areas with existing soil. (correct)
- Primary succession occurs faster than secondary succession due to the presence of existing soil.
In a food web, energy is transferred between trophic levels. If the producer level has 10,000 units of energy, approximately how much energy will be available at the secondary consumer level, assuming the 10% rule applies?
In a food web, energy is transferred between trophic levels. If the producer level has 10,000 units of energy, approximately how much energy will be available at the secondary consumer level, assuming the 10% rule applies?
- 100 units (correct)
- 1,000 units
- 10 units
- 10,000 units
Consider a scenario where a forest fire destroys a previously existing ecosystem. What type of ecological succession will most likely occur in this area?
Consider a scenario where a forest fire destroys a previously existing ecosystem. What type of ecological succession will most likely occur in this area?
- Primary succession
- Quaternary succession
- Tertiary succession
- Secondary succession (correct)
Which of the following is an example of commensalism?
Which of the following is an example of commensalism?
Why are producers at the base of an ecological pyramid?
Why are producers at the base of an ecological pyramid?
What would be the likely long-term consequence if all the primary consumers were removed from a food web?
What would be the likely long-term consequence if all the primary consumers were removed from a food web?
Which biome is characterized by permafrost, limiting tree growth?
Which biome is characterized by permafrost, limiting tree growth?
The '30x30' initiative aims to protect 30% of the Earth's land and ocean by 2030. Which ecological goal does this initiative primarily support?
The '30x30' initiative aims to protect 30% of the Earth's land and ocean by 2030. Which ecological goal does this initiative primarily support?
Which of the following is an example of an anthropogenic factor impacting an ecosystem?
Which of the following is an example of an anthropogenic factor impacting an ecosystem?
In a parasitic relationship, one organism benefits while the other is harmed. How does this relationship affect the flow of energy in an ecosystem?
In a parasitic relationship, one organism benefits while the other is harmed. How does this relationship affect the flow of energy in an ecosystem?
Flashcards
Pioneer Species
Pioneer Species
The first species to colonize a barren or disturbed area, initiating ecological succession.
Succession
Succession
The gradual process of change in an ecosystem's species composition and community structure over time.
Primary Succession
Primary Succession
Ecological succession that begins in a lifeless area where soil has not yet formed, such as bare rock.
Secondary Succession
Secondary Succession
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Symbiosis
Symbiosis
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Mutualism
Mutualism
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Commensalism
Commensalism
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Parasitism
Parasitism
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Food Web
Food Web
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Food Chain
Food Chain
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Study Notes
- Ecology is the study of the relationships between living organisms and their environment.
Key Terms
- Pioneer species are the first to colonize a barren environment.
- Succession is the ecological process of change in an ecosystem over time.
- Primary succession occurs in barren areas, starting from bare rock.
- Secondary succession occurs in previously inhabited areas and starts with soil.
- Anthropogenic causes are caused by human activities.
- Symbiosis is a relationship between two organisms where at least one benefits.
- Mutualism is a symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit.
- Commensalism is a symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits and the other is unaffected.
- Parasitism is a symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits and the other is harmed.
- A food web is a complex representation of interconnected food chains.
- A food chain is a linear depiction of energy transfer between organisms.
- Producers create their own food
- Primary consumers eat producers and are herbivores.
- Secondary consumers eat primary consumers and are carnivores.
- Tertiary consumers eat secondary consumers and are top predators.
- Quaternary consumers eat tertiary consumers and are apex predators.
- An ecological pyramid represents trophic levels in an ecosystem.
Important Concepts
- Succession is fundamental in understanding ecosystem changes over time.
- Symbiotic relationships highlight the interdependence of organisms.
- Food webs and chains illustrate energy flow through an ecosystem.
- Trophic levels help understand the roles of organisms in energy and nutrient transfer.
Biomes
- Tundra is a cold, treeless biome with permafrost.
- Taiga is a cold, coniferous forest biome with long winters.
- Temperate grasslands have grasses, hot summers, and cold winters.
- Tropical rainforests have warm temperatures, high rainfall, and high biodiversity.
- Deserts have low rainfall and extreme temperatures.
Key Points
- The 10% rule indicates that only 10% of energy transfers to the next trophic level.
- Producers have the most energy in an ecological pyramid.
- The 30x30 initiative aims to protect 30% of Earth’s land and ocean by 2030.
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