Succession And Conservation 4.4 Flashcards
1
Q
What is primary succession?
A
This happens on land that’s been newly formed or exposed, e.g a volcano that has recently erupted to form a new rock surface.
2
Q
What is secondary succession?
A
This happens on land that’s been cleared of all plants but soil still remains. E.g. Forest fire
3
Q
When succession is stopped artificially what is the climax community called?
A
Plagioclimax
4
Q
What is succession?
A
The process of ecosystem change
