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A pioneer species(1 point)
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outcompetes native species.
outcompetes native species.
is the first species in a barren area.
is the first species in a barren area.
requires more shade than established species.
requires more shade than established species.
hunts other species.
After an extreme disturbance, what is the first thing to form in an ecosystem?(1 point)
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a group of lichens
a group of lichens
sand
sand
the plant community
the plant community
rock
rock
The melting and subsequent retreat of glaciers is a long process that may take centuries. Why is something so slow considered an extreme disturbance?(1 point)
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They will never grow back after they melt.
They will never grow back after they melt.
They leave behind bare rock with no established ecosystem.
They leave behind bare rock with no established ecosystem.
They move giant boulders and change the physical shape of the landscape.
They move giant boulders and change the physical shape of the landscape.
They strip away trees and destroy everything as they move.
They strip away trees and destroy everything as they move.
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Currently, which event is having the greatest effect on the entire interconnected ocean ecosystem?(1 point)
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tsunami
tsunami
hurricane
hurricane
oil drilling
oil drilling
plastic pollution
Volcanic eruptions can ___(1 point)
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increase biodiversity.
increase biodiversity.
add nutrients to the surrounding soil.
add nutrients to the surrounding soil.
draw animals to the area.
draw animals to the area.
drastically alter the ecosystem.
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outcompetes native species.
outcompetes native species.
is the first species in a barren area.
is the first species in a barren area.
requires more shade than established species.
requires more shade than established species.
hunts other species.
After an extreme disturbance, what is the first thing to form in an ecosystem?(1 point)
Responses
a group of lichens
a group of lichens
sand
sand
the plant community
the plant community
rock
rock
The melting and subsequent retreat of glaciers is a long process that may take centuries. Why is something so slow considered an extreme disturbance?(1 point)
Responses
They will never grow back after they melt.
They will never grow back after they melt.
They leave behind bare rock with no established ecosystem.
They leave behind bare rock with no established ecosystem.
They move giant boulders and change the physical shape of the landscape.
They move giant boulders and change the physical shape of the landscape.
They strip away trees and destroy everything as they move.
They strip away trees and destroy everything as they move.
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Currently, which event is having the greatest effect on the entire interconnected ocean ecosystem?(1 point)
Responses
tsunami
tsunami
hurricane
hurricane
oil drilling
oil drilling
plastic pollution
Volcanic eruptions can ___(1 point)
Responses
increase biodiversity.
increase biodiversity.
add nutrients to the surrounding soil.
add nutrients to the surrounding soil.
draw animals to the area.
draw animals to the area.
drastically alter the ecosystem.
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Here are the correct responses to your questions:
1. A pioneer species:
- **is the first species in a barren area.**
2. After an extreme disturbance, what is the first thing to form in an ecosystem?
- **a group of lichens**
3. The melting and subsequent retreat of glaciers is a long process that may take centuries. Why is something so slow considered an extreme disturbance?
- **They leave behind bare rock with no established ecosystem.**
4. Currently, which event is having the greatest effect on the entire interconnected ocean ecosystem?
- **plastic pollution**
5. Volcanic eruptions can:
- **add nutrients to the surrounding soil.**
Feel free to ask if you have more questions or need further information!
1. A pioneer species:
- **is the first species in a barren area.**
2. After an extreme disturbance, what is the first thing to form in an ecosystem?
- **a group of lichens**
3. The melting and subsequent retreat of glaciers is a long process that may take centuries. Why is something so slow considered an extreme disturbance?
- **They leave behind bare rock with no established ecosystem.**
4. Currently, which event is having the greatest effect on the entire interconnected ocean ecosystem?
- **plastic pollution**
5. Volcanic eruptions can:
- **add nutrients to the surrounding soil.**
Feel free to ask if you have more questions or need further information!