5 Questions
Which of the following best describes the role of nutrient recycling in nature?
Nutrient recycling involves the continuous reuse of nutrients by living organisms.
What is the main difference between a food chain and a food web?
A food chain represents a single pathway of energy flow, while a food web consists of multiple interconnected food chains.
Why is energy said to flow through an ecosystem and not recycle like nutrients?
Energy is constantly replenished by the sun, allowing it to flow unidirectionally through trophic levels.
Which of the following characteristics best describes soil?
Soil is a dynamic, living system that supports plant growth and contains minerals and organic material.
How do the various types of soils benefit both nature and human beings?
Soils provide stability to ecosystems and act as a carbon sink, benefiting both nature and humans.
Test your knowledge on the components of an ecosystem, types of biological interactions, food chains, food webs, nutrient recycling, energy flow, and characteristics of soil. Learn to differentiate between food chain and food web, understand the role of nutrient recycling in nature, and summarize the characteristics of soil.
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