Wastelands

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  • Created on: 08-04-13 22:46
A wasteland is found in what sort of ecosystem?
An urban ecosystem.
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What is the term for a species that first colonises the area?
The pioneer species.
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What is a substrate?
The bare rock surface upon which soil may form.
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After soil forms, what sort of plant increases nitrogen?
Nitrogen-fixing plants.
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After 3 years, what vegetation first appears on site?
Perennial plants, herbaceous in nature.
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What is a perennial plant?
A plant that will seemingly be around for an infinite amount of time.
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What is an example of a perennial herbaceous plant?
Rosebay willow herb.
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After soil thickens and spreads, and perennial herbaceous plants grow taller, what other form(s) of vegetation appear (around 3-6 years)?
Shrubs and small trees.
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What kind of ecosystem may tall herb communities give way to after 8-10 years?
Grasslands; scrub woodlands.
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Why do most wasteland sites in the UK never reach a highly-developed ecosystem?
They are eyesores and land is often redeveloped for other uses.
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What is a brownfield site?
Abandoned or underused industrial and commercial facilities available for re-use
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What is the term for a species that first colonises the area?

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The pioneer species.

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After soil forms, what sort of plant increases nitrogen?

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After 3 years, what vegetation first appears on site?

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