Ecosystem Chapter 26 Review
Dec 15, 2015
EcosystemChapter 26 Review
___________ refers to the normal changes in the types of species that live in communities?
Succession
A(n) __________ is a group of organisms found in a stable Stage of succession.
climax community
Deciduous trees are dominant in the __________.
temperate deciduous forest
The average temperature in _________ is between 9 degrees C and 12 degrees C.
temperate rainforest
__________ are the most biologically diverse biomes in theworld.
Tropical rain forest
A(n) __________ is an area where fresh water meets the ocean.
estuary
What are tundra and desert examples of?
biomes
What is a hot, dry biome called?
desert
Where would organisms that are adapted to live in slightly salty water be found?
estuary
Which biome contains mostly frozen soil call permafrost?
tundra
A new island is formed from a volcanic eruption. Which species probably would be the first to grow and survive?
lichens
What would the changes in communities that take place on a recently formed volcanic island best be described as?
primary succession
What is the stable end stage of succession?
climax community
average weather pattern in an area over a long period of time
climate
gradual changes that occur in the types of species that live in an area
ecological succession
development of new communities in newly created land areas without any soil
Primary succession
takes place in an area with soil that was once the home of living organisms
Secondary succession
an area that has reached a stable stage of ecological succession
Climax community
large geographic areas with similar climates and ecosystems
biomes
soil layer below the thawed surface in tundra and taiga biomes
permafrost
foundation of open ocean food chain
plankton
area where a river meets the ocean
estuary
All of the following are likely areas for secondary succession EXCEPT ______.
a. flooded landb. exposed coral reefsc. abandoned logging areasd. the land after a forest fire
B
A __________ biome is a cold, dry area where the sun barely rises during the winter.
tundra
Temperate deciduous forest have all of the following EXCEPT _________.
a. poor soil for plantsb. four seasonsc. trees that lose leaves in autumnd. precipitations throughout the year
A
The first species to inhabit a new area are called ________ species.
pioneer
During primary succession, ________ begins to form as lichens and the forces of erosion help break down rocks.
soil