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Succession

Change and Succession

I would like you to copy these words in your binder:

For each of these words I would like you to explain the term in your own words, and give an example of it relating to an ecosystem.

Succession Pioneer organism

Primary succession

Climax community

Secondary succession

Lichen

Succession

How is the word succession related to the word “success” in relation to ecosystems?

Explain the difference between primary succession and secondary succession.

Give an example of a natural event and one example of human activity which is followed by secondary succession.

Succession

In the past, forest managers attempted to extinguish all fires as quickly as possible. Why might this policy cause long term problems in a forest ecosystem? Explain your reason using complete sentences.

Complete question 10 on page 100, summarizing each stage of succession represented by the letters in your own words.