Question

a
is a change in an ecosystem. the first species to populate an area after a disturbance are called . these species have special to harsh environments. their function is to help prepare the conditions for other species to populate the ecosystem. one example of succession is primary succession which begins soil, so growth starts on bare rock. examples of primary succession are volcanic eruptions or glacier retreat. another type of succession is called secondary succession. secondary successions occurs in an area where life once existed but has then been destroyed. , plant removal, and hurricanes are examples of secondary succesion.

disturbance
with
adaptations
wild fires
pioneer species
without
volcanic eruptions

Explanation:

1. The first blank: "disturbance" is a change in an ecosystem (ecological disturbance is a change).
2. Second blank: "pioneer species" are the first to populate after a disturbance.
3. Third blank: Species have "adaptations" to harsh environments.
4. Fourth blank: Primary succession starts "without" soil (since it's on bare rock).
5. Fifth blank: "Wild fires" are an example of secondary succession (along with plant removal, hurricanes).

Answer:

First blank: disturbance
Second blank: pioneer species
Third blank: adaptations
Fourth blank: without
Fifth blank: Wild fires