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?

    <p>Ecosystem diversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Multi-directional</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Aerosol is.....

    <p>General term for particles in air</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Smog</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Asthma causes human beings...

    <p>Because of air pollution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The indicator of pollution in water is...

    <p>Amount of BOD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Prepared the Ganga Action Plan.

    <p>Department of Environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Primary treatment of sewage includes...

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The particulate matter is controlled by...

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Fluoride pollution mainly affects...

    <p>Teeth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is not an air pollutant.

    <p>Nitrogen gas</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Biodiversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Eight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is not an E-waste.

    <p>Glass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ash generated from incinerator is used...

    <p>as filler material</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Air pollution is caused by...

    <p>Smoke</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The unit of sound is...

    <p>decibel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Among the following is not an Act of Environmental Protection.

    <p>Conservation of Plastic Waste and Increasing Act 2016</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Administrative Framework for Environmental protection includes...

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Among the following is a product of photosynthesis.

    <p>Glucose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is the correct full form of IUCN.

    <p>International Union for Conservation of Nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    _ called the 'lungs of the planet'.

    <p>Amazon rain forest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Generally ecosystem consists of basic components.

    <p>Three</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Herbivores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The food chain level in autotrophy is...

    <p>Primary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Night soil is...

    <p>Human excreta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is the head office of the Central Pollution Control Board.

    <p>New Delhi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Are the two main types of drip irrigation.

    <p>Surface and Subsurface drip irrigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    One of the following is the benefit of rainwater harvesting.

    <p>Flood mitigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Central Pollution Control Board established in...

    <p>1972</p> Signup and view all the answers

    We achieve the prevention of environmental degradation...

    <p>By creating public awareness among people about the importance of environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Carbon dioxide equivalents can be determined...

    <p>By multiplying the quantity of the gas by its global warming potential</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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    This quiz explores key concepts related to diversity in ecosystems and the flow of energy within them. It covers types of species diversity and the unidirectional nature of energy transfer, essential for understanding ecological relationships. Test your knowledge on these fundamental ecological principles.

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