Download Biology - Primary vs. Secondary Succession Drawings

Biology - Primary vs. Secondary Succession Drawings
For each box, draw a picture representing the stage of primary succession.
1. Bare rocks are exposed by a
volcano.
2. Lichens form on the rocks.
3. Mosses grow in the new soil.
4. Grasses, ferns, and shrubs begin to
grow.
5. Evergreens (pine trees) grow.
6. Deciduous trees (beech / maple)
grow. A climax community is
formed.
Questions:
1. What is the difference between primary and secondary succession?
2. Which of these boxes would not be part of secondary succession?
3. Which type of succession (primary or secondary) occurs faster?