Ecosystem and Biotic Components Quiz
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What is the main difference between the local scale and the global scale of an ecosystem?

  • The local scale includes plants and animals, while the global scale only includes physical environment
  • The local scale refers to a habitat, whereas the global scale refers to a biome (correct)
  • The local scale is smaller in size compared to the global scale
  • The local scale focuses on abiotic components, whereas the global scale focuses on biotic components
  • How do micro-organisms such as fungi and bacteria contribute to the ecosystem?

  • They produce oxygen essential for the survival of plants and animals
  • They regulate the population of herbivores in the ecosystem
  • They help in decomposing dead plants and animals, releasing nutrients into the ecosystem (correct)
  • They act as pollinators for various plant species in the ecosystem
  • Why are rocks considered important components of an ecosystem?

  • Rocks contribute to the regulation of temperature in the ecosystem
  • Rocks provide shelter for a variety of animals within the ecosystem
  • Rocks play a role in maintaining the balance of biotic and abiotic components in the ecosystem
  • Rocks help in the formation of soils, releasing nutrients stored in them into the ecosystem (correct)
  • How do sunshine and rain contribute to the functioning of an ecosystem?

    <p>They support photosynthesis, which is essential for plant growth and nutrient cycling in the ecosystem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of detritivores in an ecosystem?

    <p>To help return nutrients to the soil from dead organisms and waste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do food chains and food webs differ?

    <p>Food chains represent a linear sequence of energy transfer, whereas food webs depict a complex network of interconnected food chains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of trophic levels in a food chain or food web?

    <p>They represent the position an organism occupies in the food chain based on its diet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does biomass decrease along a food chain?

    <p>As a result of energy lost to surroundings as heat and through waste products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

    <p>To break down dead organisms and waste, returning nutrients to the soil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a primary consumer from a secondary consumer in a food chain?

    <p>The primary consumer feeds directly on the producer, while the secondary consumer feeds on herbivores</p> Signup and view all the answers

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