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Which of the following ecosystems is known for having the highest degree of species richness?
Which of the following ecosystems is known for having the highest degree of species richness?
Consider the following statements about ecosystem diversity: 1. Ecosystem diversity refers to the variety of habitats, living organisms, and ecological processes in the natural world. 2. It includes variations in ecological niches, trophic structures, food-webs, and nutrient cycling. 3. Ecosystem diversity is only influenced by biological factors and not by physical parameters such as moisture, temperature, altitude, and precipitation. 4. Tropical rainforests and coral reefs are examples of ecosystems with the highest degree of species richness. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements about ecosystem diversity: 1. Ecosystem diversity refers to the variety of habitats, living organisms, and ecological processes in the natural world. 2. It includes variations in ecological niches, trophic structures, food-webs, and nutrient cycling. 3. Ecosystem diversity is only influenced by biological factors and not by physical parameters such as moisture, temperature, altitude, and precipitation. 4. Tropical rainforests and coral reefs are examples of ecosystems with the highest degree of species richness. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements about Ecosystem Diversity: 1. Ecosystem diversity refers to the variations in ecosystems due to differences in moisture, temperature, altitude, and precipitation. 2. All forest ecosystems, irrespective of their type, have similar physical and biological characteristics due to the uniformity of global climatic conditions. 3. The diversity within ecosystems has developed over millions of years and is crucial for maintaining the ecological balance. 4. Coniferous trees of boreal forests can easily adapt and function like the trees in tropical deciduous forests under similar environmental conditions. Which of the statements given above are incorrect?
Consider the following statements about Ecosystem Diversity: 1. Ecosystem diversity refers to the variations in ecosystems due to differences in moisture, temperature, altitude, and precipitation. 2. All forest ecosystems, irrespective of their type, have similar physical and biological characteristics due to the uniformity of global climatic conditions. 3. The diversity within ecosystems has developed over millions of years and is crucial for maintaining the ecological balance. 4. Coniferous trees of boreal forests can easily adapt and function like the trees in tropical deciduous forests under similar environmental conditions. Which of the statements given above are incorrect?
Study Notes
Andhra University Distance Education Program - MA History
- The Andhra University's Centre for Distance and Online Education offers an offline PCP program for the MA History (Final) - CY 2023 Batch.
- The program takes place from October 20, 2024, to December 22, 2024, at the Department of History & Archaeology in the College of Arts & Commerce, A.U. Campus, Visakhapatnam.
- Class timings are from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, spread across multiple days.
Subject & Teachers
- Paper I: History of the Modern World since 1919 - G. Parimalachristina (GP)
- Paper II: History of the Freedom Movement in India (1857-1947) - Prof. Ch. Madhusudhana Rao (MSR)
- Paper III: History of Modern Andhra (1650 - 1956) - Q. Asif Ali (QAA)
- Paper IV: Historical Method with special reference to India - Dr. M. Ramakrishna (MRK)
- Paper V: Tourism Theory and Application - DSV Prasad Markonda Patnaikuni (DSV)
- Paper VI: Archival Studies - Dr. M. Ramakrishna (MRK)
Course Coordinator and Director
- Course Coordinator: Sri Prakash
- Email: [email protected]
- Director: Prof. N. Vijayamohan
Ecosystem Diversity
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Tropical rainforests are known for having the highest degree of species richness. Factors contributing to this include:
- Warm climate
- Consistent rainfall
- Wide variety of niches for different species
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Ecosystem diversity encompasses:
- Variety of habitats
- Living organisms
- Ecological processes
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Factors influencing ecosystem diversity:
- Biological factors
- Physical parameters (moisture, temperature, altitude, precipitation)
- Coral reefs, along with tropical rainforests, also showcase a high degree of species richness.
- Ecosystem diversity is influenced by both biological and physical parameters, leading to variations in ecological niches, trophic structures, food-webs, and nutrient cycling.
- The high degree of species richness in tropical rainforests and coral reefs is attributed to their complex ecological structures.
- Different forest ecosystems, like tropical rainforests, tropical deciduous forests, temperate deciduous forests, and boreal forests, display significant variations due to differences in physical factors such as moisture, temperature, altitude, and precipitation. This challenges the statement that all forest ecosystems have similar characteristics.
- The diversity within ecosystems has evolved over millions of years and plays a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance.
- Coniferous trees of boreal forests cannot simply replace or function like trees in tropical deciduous forests due to their evolutionary adaptations to specific environmental conditions.
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This quiz covers the MA History program offered by Andhra University for the final year CY 2023 batch. The program includes various topics such as Modern World History, Indian Freedom Movement, and Archival Studies, scheduled from October to December 2024. Test your knowledge on the subjects and educators involved in this comprehensive course.
