Nature & science · Age 11 · Quarter 3 – Advanced Ecology
Ecosystem Recovery: Stages and Resilience
Describe the stages of ecosystem recovery after a natural disturbance.
Module
Quarter 3 – Advanced Ecology
Age
Age 11
Duration
10 min
Questions
5
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Question 1
Multiple choice
In primary succession, which organisms are the very first to colonise bare rock?
Question 2
Multiple choice
Why do pioneer species eventually get replaced by larger plants?
Question 3
Multiple choice
What is a 'climax community'?
Question 4
True or false
Ecosystem resilience refers to the ability of an ecosystem to resist or recover from disturbances.
Question 5
Matching
Match each stage of succession to its characteristic community.