As ecological development proceeds, a biological community   1.gradually stagnates. 2.becomes more diverse. 3.goes through repeated secondary succession stages. 4.goes through repeated primary succession stages. becomes less complex.

Q: The figure below shows the relative abundance (y axis) of shrubs in an ecosystem in the years…

A: Refractory seed syndrome and fire - recruiter syndrome contains plant species which has dormant…

Q: A community in which secondary succession is very rapid has: a) High resilience b) Low resistance…

A: The plants and animals are dependent on each other in daily life. Along with some abiotic factors,…

Q: The Monteverde Cloud Forest in Costa Rica is an example of a O a. restored ecosystem O b.government…

A: c. private nature reserve The Monteverde Cloud Forest in Costa Rica is an example of a private…

Q: Buffer zones around nature reserves: O a. Exclude all humans. O b. Are designed to improve the…

A: Ans- B  Explanation- Buffer zones are the areas circling the periphery of core area of nature…

Q: Probably the best local example of primary ecological succession, and the place where Henry Cowles…

A: Ecological succession is the process of change in the species structure of an ecological community…

Q: These are the common threats in grassland biomes EXCEPT a. Illegal hunting b. Production of invasive…

A: The common threats in grassland biomes include: 1. Production of invasive species:  When exotic…

Q: 's rainforests have decreased in area by approximately one-third since the 1960s due to logging for…

A: Rainforests are usually found around the equator of the earth. The equator of the earth receives the…

Q: Which of the following is not a threat to biodiversity? O a. Introduction of new species O b.…

A: Biodiversity is a term used to portray the huge assortment of life on Earth. It very well may be…

Q: In 2011, a tornado tore through Springfield, Massachusetts, destroying a large proportion of the…

A: Violent tornadoes are capable of massive destructions having wind speeds of up to 300 mph. They can…

Q: which biome is dominated by abundant large vegetation - 1 - grassland 2- tundra 3- forest 4- desert…

A: Biome can be defined as an biological community containing the collection of flora and fauna in a…

Q: The current biggest threat to biodiversity is _______________________. a. pollution b. climate…

A: Global biodiversity is irreversibly harmed and destabilized every time a species goes extinct or is…

Q: 1. Fishing, hiking, hunting, and camping are examples of which ecological service?  a. Cultural…

A: Ecological service is considered as a natural beneficial process which arises from a healthy…

Q: What type of succession is shown going from figure A to figure B? A B secondary succession O primary…

A: Succession is defined as the order of colonization of species in an particular ecosystem from a…

Q: When coyotes were removed from the community in Texas, several species of rodent disappeared while…

A: Biodiversity is diversity of various living organisms on the planet that it contains different types…

Q: Most of the ecological problems on earth today have been caused by

A: Ecology is the branch of science that deals with studying the relationships existing between living…

Q: How does carbon dioxide contribute to primary succession? A. Carbon dioxide increases the chances…

A: Carbon dioxide is produced by cellular respiration (by all living organisms) and released into the…

Q: A rancher grazes cattle in a forest reserve. The cattle selectively graze grasses, herbs, and small…

A: The gradual and fairly predictable change in the species composition of a given area is called…

Q: 1. Which ecological service provides us with food and water, wood, fuel, fiber, pharmaceuticals, and…

A: 1) Four major categories  of  ecosystem services :  -Provisioning, -regulating , -cultural and…

Q: The diagram shows the communities of plants during a process of secondary succession. The process…

A: Ecological succession is a process through which the species that comprise a community undergo…

Q: In a desert environment, the amount of plant growth is controlled by the amount of precipitation. In…

A: Several biotic and abiotic factors determine the type of the species found in a habitat.

Q: 8. The diagram below represents different stages of an ecosystem over a period of time. D-Hardwood…

A: Plant succession is the phenomena in which a change in the types of plant species that occupy a…

Q: After a large disturbance most of the vegetation is burned in a forest. In the following year you…

A: The vegetation can establish in two ways. The primary succession occurs at completely destroyed…

Q: A healthy ecosystem is destroyed and all that remains is soil and dead trees. Hardwood trees are…

A: Secondary succession  In secondary succession the plant and the the animals living in a habitat is…

Q: Awildfire burns a region of a healthy grasslands ecosystem. Which climax community will MOST LIKELY…

A: Question- wildfire burns a region of a healthy grasslands ecosystem. Which climax community will…

Q: Organisms that we consider weeds are most likely to be found...? Group of answer choices a. in…

A: Answer- (b) are equally likely in all stages.  The ecological succession occurs in a sequence of…

Q: Competition is often an important driver of early succession, while facilitative interactions tend…

A: A number of research proves that succession gets driven by many mechanisms. Such as : - facilitative…

Q: An ecosystem/community will rebound more quickly from A primary succession event A secondary…

A: An ecosystem is a geographic area where the plants, animals, and other organisms, as well as  the…

Q: An ecosystem with high biodiversity experiences a wildfire. What is likely to happen? O All of the…

A: An ecosystem is a specific area where the living (biotic) organisms interact with a nonliving…

Q: An example of a pioneer species in primary succession and a pioneer species in secondary succession,…

A: Succession is an natural phenomenon in which growth of a particular species takes place with its…

Q: Which of the following would be most suited for some degree of human activity, such as selective…

A: Selective logging, also known as selective forest removal, is the practise of removing only a few…

Q: Secondary succession occurs more quickly than primary succession mainly because a. disturbances in…

A: The correct option is C i.e Improved soil is present from the start. Ecological succession is a term…

Q: In 1876, the US introduced Kudzu to NC to control erosion. Since this time, the vine has taken over…

A: Kudzu is a native species of Asia. It is a vine that consists of large and ovate leaves spread on…

Q: Buffer zones in a conservation program are: O a. Areas in which the original habitat has been…

A: Conservation programs include the practices to protect the species living in wild and also their…

Q: One of the biggest threats to biodiversity is habitat loss and fragmentation. You have money to…

A: Answer - Smaller areas have a lower edge effect.

Q: 5. Secondary succession always begins with which of the following species? A. mature species (like…

A: Ecological succession is the process by which the composition of an ecosystem continuously changes…

Q: A farmer abandons a field. The natural changes that occur in the field following the abandonment are…

A: Ecological succession is the course of species structure transformation over a time period of an…

Q: biodiversity drinking water food crops genes medicines nutrients species Maintaining (5) is…

A: Have to fill in the blanks by the options provided. Biodiversity - the variety of life forms on…

Q: In some marine habitats in New England, the population density of lobsters has been depleted due to…

A: Ecology is the branch of science which deals with the interactions among organisms and its physical…

Q: Which of the following threats to terrestrial biomes is FALSE? O Exploration of oil and gas threaten…

A: Biome can be defined as a distinct ecological community of plants and animals ;that are living in  a…

Q: Which of the following is TRUE about the climax community? I. The community will constantly evolve…

A: The presence of living components like microbes, plants, animal life, etc., and its interaction with…

Q: All of the statements are correct regarding ecological succession EXCEPT Select one: a. there is…

A: Ecology is the investigation of the connections between living creatures, including people, and…

Q: Assuming all other factors are equal, which statement about the success of core natural areas as a…

A: Protected areas, also known as conservation areas, are areas that have been designated as such due…

Q: Which type of forest is considered a reservoir of biodiversity? a. old-growth b. second-growth c.…

A: The ecological diversity and variability of life on our planet is referred to as biodiversity.…

Q: Which of the following lake would be in the latest successional stage? A. with no submerged…

A: Ecological succession is the process that describes how the structure of biological community…

Q: Ecological succession is Multiple Choice a change in communities caused by human activities. a…

A: Ecological succession is the gradual process by which ecosystems change and develop over time. In an…

Q: The cutting and burning of tropical rain forests leads to which of the following? 1. Addition of CO2…

A: Rain forests play a critical role in keeping our Earth's atmosphere healthy by absorbing carbon…

Ecological adaptations

An ecological adaptation is any morphological, physiological, or behavioral trait of an organism that allows it to survive and reproduce in a habitat or ecosystem. Adaptation is a biological mechanism by which an organism gradually gets more acclimated to its surroundings.