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Which ecosystem is primarily known for its rich biodiversity and is crucial for carbon storage and oxygen production?
Which ecosystem is primarily known for its rich biodiversity and is crucial for carbon storage and oxygen production?
What process do green plants use to convert sunlight into chemical energy?
What process do green plants use to convert sunlight into chemical energy?
Which type of ecosystem accounts for a high amount of net primary productivity, despite having a relatively low average compared to other systems?
Which type of ecosystem accounts for a high amount of net primary productivity, despite having a relatively low average compared to other systems?
In a food chain, which trophic level is primarily occupied by producers?
In a food chain, which trophic level is primarily occupied by producers?
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What is the primary factor that influences ecosystem stability?
What is the primary factor that influences ecosystem stability?
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Which process describes the cycling of matter through the ecosystem?
Which process describes the cycling of matter through the ecosystem?
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How is energy typically lost in the transfer between trophic levels?
How is energy typically lost in the transfer between trophic levels?
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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?
What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?
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Which nutrient cycle is primarily associated with the conversion of atmospheric nitrogen into usable forms for plants?
Which nutrient cycle is primarily associated with the conversion of atmospheric nitrogen into usable forms for plants?
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What defines an ecosystem with high stability and resilience?
What defines an ecosystem with high stability and resilience?
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Which ecosystem is typically known for having the highest annual net primary productivity?
Which ecosystem is typically known for having the highest annual net primary productivity?
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Which of the following best describes the role of producers in a food chain?
Which of the following best describes the role of producers in a food chain?
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What is the primary characteristic of an ecosystem categorized as a desert?
What is the primary characteristic of an ecosystem categorized as a desert?
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What typically happens to ecosystems with low stability?
What typically happens to ecosystems with low stability?
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Which ecosystem type is primarily characterized by seasonal changes and distinct seasonal plant life?
Which ecosystem type is primarily characterized by seasonal changes and distinct seasonal plant life?
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What do all green plants in an ecosystem primarily contribute to?
What do all green plants in an ecosystem primarily contribute to?
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What is the primary focus of an in situ conservation strategy?
What is the primary focus of an in situ conservation strategy?
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Which nutrient cycle involves the process of photosynthesis and respiration?
Which nutrient cycle involves the process of photosynthesis and respiration?
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Which term best describes the role of green plants in ecosystems?
Which term best describes the role of green plants in ecosystems?
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What factor primarily determines the net primary productivity of an ecosystem?
What factor primarily determines the net primary productivity of an ecosystem?
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What concept describes the balance and sustainability of different species within an ecosystem?
What concept describes the balance and sustainability of different species within an ecosystem?
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Which of the following best exemplifies a transitional zone between two ecosystems?
Which of the following best exemplifies a transitional zone between two ecosystems?
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How do decomposers contribute to nutrient cycles in an ecosystem?
How do decomposers contribute to nutrient cycles in an ecosystem?
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Which of the following is an example of an ecosystem affected by human activity?
Which of the following is an example of an ecosystem affected by human activity?
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Which component is not typically considered part of an ecological niche?
Which component is not typically considered part of an ecological niche?
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What best describes the function of animals in an ecosystem?
What best describes the function of animals in an ecosystem?
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Study Notes
Assessment Guidelines
- Follow guidelines provided by your mentor for any doubts
- Submit final assessments as a soft copy in MS Word
- Use Calibri font size 9
- Keep questions brief and concise, under 20 words
- Keep options under 8 words
- Indicate correct option (a) or (b) in the last row
- Follow Blooms levels in question design
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Assessment Questions (Set 1-3)
- Set 1, Question 1: Identifies non-gaseous biogeochemical cycle in an ecosystem (Recall/Remembering). Options include Carbon cycle, Phosphorus cycle, Sulphur cycle, and Nitrogen cycle.
- Set 1, Question 2: Defines energy transfer through organisms (Understanding). Options include Food web, Energy cycle, Food chain, and Biological system.
- Set 1, Question 3: Identifies ecosystem with highest mean plant productivity (Application). Options include Tundra, Temperate grassland, Desert, and Tropical rain forest.
- Set 2, Question 1: Describes ecosystem standing crop (Recall/Remembering). Options include green plants, nonliving materials, living/dead animals, and living plants/animals.
- Set 2, Question 2: Identifies an ecosystem easily damaged but readily recoverable (Understanding). Options focus on ecosystem stability and resilience.
- Set 2, Question 3: Identifies ecosystem with highest annual net primary productivity (Application). Includes options like Tropical evergreen forest, Tropical rain forest, Tropical deciduous forest, and Temperate evergreen forest.
- Set 3, Question 1: Defines biodiversity (Recall/Remembering). Options include Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Biosphere, and Ecology.
- Set 3, Question 2: Identifies non-biodiversity values (Understanding). Options include Social use, Aesthetical use, Environmental use, and Moral.
- Set 3, Question 3: Identifies a biodiversity related value (Application). Focuses on use value related to daily needs.
- Set 4, Question 1: Identifies ecosystem types relevant for biodiversity assessment (Recall/Remembering). Options include Forest, Wetland, Marine, and All of the above.
- Set 4, Question 2: Identifies cause not related to biodiversity loss (Understanding). Options include Over exploitation, Eco-friendly, Co-extinction, and Habitat loss/fragmentation.
- Set 4, Question 3: Identifies marketable products related to biodiversity (Application). Includes options like Productive value, Consumptive value, Aesthetic value, and Social value.
Assessment Questions (Set 4-5)
- Set 5, Question 1: Identifies areas with high biodiversity (Recall/Remembering). Includes options like Sahyadri rain forest, Kankan rain forest, Amazon rain forest and South Africa rain forest.
- Set 5, Question 2: Identifies causes for exploitation of resources (Understanding). Includes options like Greed, Eco-friendly, Needs, and various options.
- Set 5, Question 3: Identifies important hot spots in India (Application). Options include Himalayan, Western ghat, Indo-Berma, and Central ghat.
Summative Questions (1-5)
- Summative 1: Defines what flows through an ecosystem, while matter cycles within them (Recall/Remembering)
- Summative 2: Describes the process in which green plants synthesize nutrients (Understanding)
- Summative 3: Identifies types of ecosystems with high productivity (Application)
- Summative 4: Identifies what makes plant producers (Understanding)
- Summative 5: Describes the number of divisions that energy transfer takes (Application)
Additional Notes
- Comprehensive question types are included: recall, understanding, application, and analysis.
- Focus is on biodiversity, ecosystems, and their related concepts.
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Test your understanding of biogeochemical cycles and energy transfer in ecosystems with this quiz. Consisting of three concise questions, it challenges you to recall, define, and apply concepts related to ecosystem productivity. Ideal for students studying environmental science.
