Section 15.6- Ecological Succession and Man's Role

Question 1

the first organisms that colonize a disturbed ecosystem

Answer 1

pioneer species

Question 2

a series of changes that may take months, years, decades, etc

defined as the replacement of early pioneer species by later species in an orderly progression until the climax community is established

Answer 2

ecological succession

Question 3

starts with barren ground, similar to what you observe after a volcanic eruption or in sand dunes

Answer 3

primary succession

Question 4

starts with ready soil and pioneer species

Answer 4

secondary succession

Question 5

with man’s right of dominion comes the responsibility to exercise good

Answer 5

stewardship

Question 6

resources such as soil-water, and wood, which generate quickly

Answer 6

renewable resources

Question 7

resources such as fossil fuels and minerals which generate slowly if at all

Answer 7

nonrenewable resources

Question 8

the most dangerous flaw of the modern environment movement is that it promotes a reverence for ______________ that belongs to ________________

Answer 8

nature
God