Vocabulary
Succession
Biodiversity
Eco system health
Potpourri
100
Define ecological succession
Predictable changes in an ecosystem after a disturbance
100
Which type of succession is "faster"?
Secondary
100
What type of ecosystem has the highest biodiversity index?
The rainforest
100
True or false ... Biodiversity has no effect on a food web?
False
100
What happens to coral when the water is too warm?
coral bleaching
200
Define biodiversity
The variety of life in a specific area
200
After a glacier melts the area would go through which type of succession?
Primary
200
Which environment would have higher biodiversity ... a wheat field or a prairie?
Prairie
200
Why are controlled burns important in maintaining a forest or prairie?
Helps to rejuvenate the ecosystem
200
Define abundant
many
300
Define pioneer species
The first species to colonize an area after a disturbance
300
What is one similarity between primary and secondary succession
They both result in a climax community
300
When a tree is cut down in the rainforest there is no change in light or rainfall to lower plants.
False
300
What is the relationship between biodiversity and climate change?
Climate change can negatively impact biodiversity
300
Name a danger of invasive species
They can force out the native species
400
Define Equilibrium
maintaining a balance
400
What is the climax community?
Hardwood trees
400
In terms of succession, what stage would have the highest biodiversity?
Climax community
400
What causes eutrophication?
agricultural runoff
400
What kind of disaster can cause a primary succession?
Volcano
500
Define sustainability
to be able to maintain the status quo over a long period of time
500
Why is succession a positive thing?
It creates a new environment that could have more biodiversity
500
What are the three aspects of biodiversity?
Genetic, ecosystem, and species
500
What are the three main ways that humans affect biodiversity?
Over usage of natural resources, pollution, habitat destruction
500
What comes after grasses in succession?
bushes and small trees