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The Living World: Biodiversity

Question 1
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What role does secondary succession play in an ecosystem following a natural flood that severely alters the landscape?

Question 2
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What is a potential unintended consequence at the local level when policies favor rapid industrial re-development in an area undergoing secondary ecological succession after abandonment?

Question 3
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Which of the following best exemplifies a challenge in managing resources during secondary succession in a forest ecosystem after a wildfire?

Question 4
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1 mark

After a forest fire, what type of succession takes place as the previous community is replaced with new growth?

Question 5
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How does the introduction of nonnative plant species intended to restore degraded ecosystems typically affect successional dynamics?

Question 6
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When does ecological succession reach its final stage?

Question 7
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What is the initial stage of ecological succession called?

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Question 8
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1 mark

Considering principles of ecological succession, which form of municipal governance most effectively integrate these concepts into urban planning, encouraging green spaces resilient against anthropogenic disturbances?

Question 9
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Within the context of ecological succession, what impact might prolonged use of broad-spectrum herbicides in agricultural lands have on nearby forest ecosystems?

Question 10
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Which factor would most likely slow down or halt primary ecological succession in an area?