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What is the primary factor that determines the nature of an ecosystem?
What is the primary factor that determines the nature of an ecosystem?
- Climatic conditions such as sunlight, temperature, and rainfall (correct)
- The presence of specific plant species
- The type of soil in the region
- Geographical features such as hills, mountains, and rivers
Which cycle is not a part of the energy flow in the ecosystem?
Which cycle is not a part of the energy flow in the ecosystem?
- The Water cycle
- The Nitrogen cycle (correct)
- The Oxygen cycle
- The Carbon cycle
What is the primary role of decomposers in an ecosystem?
What is the primary role of decomposers in an ecosystem?
- To produce energy through photosynthesis
- To regulate the population size of producers
- To break down dead organic matter into simpler substances (correct)
- To consume other organisms for sustenance
Which type of ecosystem is characterized by a specific and recognizable landscape form?
Which type of ecosystem is characterized by a specific and recognizable landscape form?
What is the main focus of ecological pyramids?
What is the main focus of ecological pyramids?
Which factor plays a crucial role in defining the structure and functions of an ecosystem?
Which factor plays a crucial role in defining the structure and functions of an ecosystem?
What are the two major habitat conditions for the Earth’s living organisms?
What are the two major habitat conditions for the Earth’s living organisms?
Which of the following is not a biogeographical realm mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is not a biogeographical realm mentioned in the text?
What is the main characteristic that differentiates ecosystems?
What is the main characteristic that differentiates ecosystems?
Which region forms a major part of the Oriental realm according to the text?
Which region forms a major part of the Oriental realm according to the text?
What type of ecosystems are highly fragile according to the text?
What type of ecosystems are highly fragile according to the text?
Which level forms biogeographical regions according to the text?
Which level forms biogeographical regions according to the text?
What forms the biosphere at a global level according to the text?
What forms the biosphere at a global level according to the text?
Which type of ecosystem is quickly destroyed by human activities according to the text?
Which type of ecosystem is quickly destroyed by human activities according to the text?
What is genetic diversity?
What is genetic diversity?
What does in-situ conservation of biodiversity involve?
What does in-situ conservation of biodiversity involve?
Which value of biodiversity refers to the direct use of biological resources for food, medicine, and other products?
Which value of biodiversity refers to the direct use of biological resources for food, medicine, and other products?
What is the primary characteristic of a mega diversity nation?
What is the primary characteristic of a mega diversity nation?
Which factor poses a threat to biodiversity by leading to the loss of natural habitats?
Which factor poses a threat to biodiversity by leading to the loss of natural habitats?
What is the main focus of ex-situ conservation of biodiversity?
What is the main focus of ex-situ conservation of biodiversity?
What is genetic diversity?
What is genetic diversity?
Why is genetic variability essential for a healthy breeding population of a species?
Why is genetic variability essential for a healthy breeding population of a species?
What is the primary role of modern biotechnology in relation to genetic diversity?
What is the primary role of modern biotechnology in relation to genetic diversity?
How can the reduction in the number of breeding individuals lead to potential extinction of a species?
How can the reduction in the number of breeding individuals lead to potential extinction of a species?
What does biodiversity include at different scales in space?
What does biodiversity include at different scales in space?
What is the main consequence of using wild relatives of crop plants to create new varieties of more productive crops?
What is the main consequence of using wild relatives of crop plants to create new varieties of more productive crops?
How has science’s understanding of biological diversity contributed to 'development'?
How has science’s understanding of biological diversity contributed to 'development'?
What is the negative effect of modern consumerist society on biological resources?
What is the negative effect of modern consumerist society on biological resources?
