What type of ecological pyramid would be obtained with the following data?
Secondary consumer: 120 g
Primary consumer: 60 g
Primary producer: 10 g
1. Inverted pyramid of biomass
2. Pyramid of energy
3. Upright pyramid of numbers
4. Upright pyramid of biomass
Which ecosystem has the maximum biomass?
1. Grassland ecosystem
2. Pond ecosystem
3. Lake ecosystem
4. Forest ecosystem
1. | Liverworts | 2. | Mosses |
3. | Green algae | 4. | Lichens |
In which of the following, do both pairs have the correct combination?
1. | Gaseous nutrient cycle Sedimentary nutrient cycle |
Carbon and nitrogen Sulphur and phosphorous |
2. | Gaseous nutrient cycle Sedimentary nutrient cycle |
Carbon and sulphur Nitrogen and phosphorus |
3. | Gaseous nutrient cycle Sedimentary nutrient cycle |
Nitrogen and sulphur Carbon and phosphorous |
4. | Gaseous nutrient cycle Sedimentary nutrient cycle |
Sulphur and phosphorous Carbon and nitrogen |
During ecological succession:
1. | gradual and predictable change in the composition of species occurs in a given area. |
2. | establishment of a new biotic community is very fast in its primary phase. |
3. | the number and types of animals are constant. |
4. | changes lead to a community that is in equilibrium with the environment and is called a pioneer community. |
The vertical distribution of different species occupying different levels in a biotic community is known as:
Secondary succession takes place on/in:
The mass of living material at a tropic level at a particular time is called:
In an ecosystem, the rate of production of organic matter during photosynthesis is termed as:
1. net primary productivity
2. gross primary productivity
3. secondary productivity
4. net productivity
Match the following and select the correct option:
Column I | Column II | ||
(a) | Earthworm | (i) | Pioneer species |
(b) | Succession | (ii) | Detrivore |
(c) | Ecosystem service | (iii) | Natality |
(d) | Population growth | (iv) | Pollination |
1. A-(i), B-(ii), C-(iii), D-(iv)
2. A-(i), B-(ii), C-(iii), D-(iv)
3. A-(iii), B-(ii), C-(iv), D-(i)
4. A-(ii), B-(i), C-(iv), D-(iii)