Ecosystems: Diversity and Energy Flow

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What term describes the variety of different types of organisms present in a certain habitat?

  • Species diversity (correct)
  • Genetic diversity
  • Population diversity
  • Ecosystem diversity

In what manner does energy typically flow within an ecosystem?

  • Unidirectional (correct)
  • Cyclic
  • Multi-directional
  • Reversible

Which type of diversity refers to the variation of genes within a species?

  • Species diversity
  • Functional diversity
  • Genetic diversity (correct)
  • Ecosystem diversity

What aspect of biodiversity includes the variety of different habitats, communities, and ecological processes?

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Which of the following describes an energy flow pattern that can be interrupted and does not follow a single path?

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Aerosol is.....

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Aerosol + solid particles + liquid particles results in...

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Asthma causes human beings...

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The indicator of pollution in water is...

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Prepared the Ganga Action Plan.

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Primary treatment of sewage includes...

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The particulate matter is controlled by...

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Fluoride pollution mainly affects...

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Is not an air pollutant.

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Is the term used to describe the variety of life found on Earth and all of the natural processes.

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The total area of India is classified into following number of biogeographical zones.

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Is not an E-waste.

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Ash generated from incinerator is used...

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Air pollution is caused by...

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The unit of sound is...

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Among the following is not an Act of Environmental Protection.

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Administrative Framework for Environmental protection includes...

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Among the following is a product of photosynthesis.

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Is the correct full form of IUCN.

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_ called the 'lungs of the planet'.

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Generally ecosystem consists of basic components.

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Consumer for food that feeds on producers are known as...

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The food chain level in autotrophy is...

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Night soil is...

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Is the head office of the Central Pollution Control Board.

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Are the two main types of drip irrigation.

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One of the following is the benefit of rainwater harvesting.

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Central Pollution Control Board established in...

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We achieve the prevention of environmental degradation...

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Carbon dioxide equivalents can be determined...

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Flashcards

Type of ecosystem diversity

It is the variety of habitats, ecosystems, and communities in a specific area.

Species diversity

The variety of different species in a particular area or ecosystem.

Ecosystem diversity

Varied ecosystems within a particular region.

Energy flow in ecosystems

Energy flows in one direction through an ecosystem.

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Unidirectional energy flow

Energy in an ecosystem travels in one direction, never going back or circling.

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Aerosol definition

A general term for tiny particles suspended in the air.

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Aerosol components

Solid and liquid particles mixed with air forming an aerosol.

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Asthma Cause

Air pollution is a cause of asthma in humans.

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Water Pollution Indicator

Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) is a measure of water pollution.

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Ganga Action Plan Creator

The Department of Environment prepared the Ganga Action Plan.

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Primary Sewage Treatment

Screening, grit removal, and primary clarification steps.

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Particulate Matter Control

Cyclones, settling chambers, and scrubbers are methods to control it.

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Fluoride Pollution Effect

Fluoride pollution primarily affects teeth.

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Non-air pollutant

Nitrogen gas is not an air pollutant.

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Biodiversity definition

The variety of life and natural processes on Earth.

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Study Notes

Diversity in Ecosystems

  • Species diversity is the type of diversity including all the different kinds of living things found in a certain habitat.

Energy Flow in Ecosystems

  • Energy flow in an ecosystem is always unidirectional.

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