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)
Given below is a simplified model of phosphorus cycling in a terrestrial ecosystem with four blanks (A-D). Identify the blanks.
A | B | C | D | |
1. | Rock minerals | Detritus | Litter fall | Producers |
2. | Litter | Producers | Rock minerals | Detritus |
3. | Detritus | Rock minerals | Producers | Litter fall |
4 | Producers | Litter fall | Rock minerals | Detritus |