Succession

Question 1

What is succession?

Answer 1

Change to an ecosystem and the species which occupy it over a time period.

Question 3

What changes cause succession?

Answer 3

-Abiotic factors such as PH, soil and water.

Question 4

What is stage 2 of succession?

Answer 4

-Pioneer species make up a pioneer community in a hostile environment.
-When they die they decompose to release nutrients to soil/rock.
-Moss and ferns can now grow as thicker soil can hold water.

Question 5

What is stage 1 of succession?

Answer 5

Colonisation of pioneer species and can tolerate extreme conditions.

Question 6

What is stage 3 of succession?

Answer 6

-New flowering plants grow and when die release more nutrients to soil/rock.
-Now tress and shrubs can be grown.
-New habitats for species.

Question 7

What is a climax community?

Answer 7

Having a high level of biodiversity and abiotic factors are stable and stable population.