Ecosystems part 2

Question 1

The gradual and orderly process of change in an ecosystem leading to a climax community.

Answer 1

Ecological Succession

Question 2

Ecological succession that occurs in an area void of vegitation

Answer 2

Primary Succession

Question 3

Ecological succession that occurs on preexisting soil after primary succession has been disrupted or destroyed

Answer 3

Secondary Succession

Question 4

The final stage of succession wherein plant and/or animal populations stay balanced until destroyed.

Answer 4

Climax Community

Question 5

The first organisms to colonize an ecosystem

Answer 5

Pioneer species

Question 6

A very small specialized habitat

Answer 6

Microhabitat

Question 7

Plant life occurring in a particular region

Answer 7

Flora

Question 8

Animal life living in a particular region

Answer 8

Fauna

Question 9

Something that limits the growth of an organism or population

Answer 9

Limiting factor

Question 10

The capacity to endure. In ecology, the word describes how biological systems remain diverse and productive over time

Answer 10

Sustainability