Section review 15.6

Ecological succession

Defined as the replacement of early pioneer species by later species in an orderly progression until the climax community is established

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Primary succession starts with barren ground, similar to what you observe after a volcano corruption or in sandunes. Secondary succession start with ready soil and pioneer species, as in an abandoned field or burned forest

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Pirmary succesion. Volcanoe eruption

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The responsibility to manage creation in a way that balances the wise use of our natural resources and their conservation

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To use creation for the benefit of mankind and to bring honor and glory to God through the pratice of good stewardship

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Secondary succesion. An abandoned field or burned forest

Nonrenewable resources

Fossil fuels and minerals which regenerate slowly

renewable resources

Soil, water, and wood; which regenrate very quickly

Pioneer species

The first organisms that colonize a disturbed ecosystem

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Earthquake, volcanic eruption, tsunami

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Genesis 1:26 says." And God said, let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion... over all the earth... "The Bible says to bave dominion over the earth

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Reduce the necessary consumption of resources and also reusing and recycling resources whenever feasible. Wise use of biotechnology to produce higher yield and crop varieties and medicine such as insulin. Proper management of natural ecosystems to provide food for man as well as for plants and animals.