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(One with student ID# and work on it from there)

Succession

Put a picture that matches what is happening at each stage of

succession. Also provide the information requested on the

slide.

SuccessionHow a forest predictably builds to a

climax Community• Primary Succession

(Starts with bare Rock, new land caused by volcanoes or glaciers recede and leave only bare rock)

• Secondary Succession

(Existing ecosystem is wiped out by natural disaster. Forest Fire, Hurricane etc…)

Primary Succession

• Bare Rock (Volcanic activity or Glacier)• Explain how we get bare rock and what step in Primary and

secondary succession that it is.

Pioneer SpeciesLichens and Mosses

(On bare Rock)• Explain how pioneer species breaks down bare rock and how it

turns it into soil. What step in Primary and secondary succession?

Grasses and Shrubs in Soil

• Explain how grasses and shrubs break down rock even farther and what step in Primary and secondary succession that it is. If it is secondary succession, tell how the existing ecosystem could have been wiped out.

Evergreens and Tall Trees begin to Grow

• Explain how grasses and shrubs are taken over by evergreens and what step in Primary and secondary succession that it is.

Hard Wood Trees Begin To Grow(Beech, Maple, Oak trees)

• Explain how evergreens are taken over by Hardwood trees and what step in Primary and secondary succession that it is.

Climax Community

• When a forest has reached equilibrium. (When the forest is mature and does not change much anymore.) Add a picture of a climax community

Save to Drop Box.

• First save your power point to your Student Drive.

(Drive with your student ID #)

• Then copy the power point from your student drive and paste it into the drop box.