23 Questions
What are the two types of aquatic ecosystems based on salt content?
Running water and Standing water ecosystems
Which of the following is an example of an artificial ecosystem?
Croplands
Which of the following is NOT an example of abiotic components in an ecosystem?
Protein
Which of the following is NOT considered an inorganic substance in abiotic components?
Protein
Which of the following is considered a biotic component of an ecosystem?
Plants (producers)
What type of components are air, water, soil, and sunlight classified as?
Physical components
What does the term 'structure' refer to in an ecosystem?
The relationship between abiotic and biotic components
What category do animals fall into within the classification of biotic components?
Consumers
What is an ecosystem?
A community of different species interacting with each other and their living environment
Which group synthesizes their food through photosynthesis?
Autotrophs (Producers)
Which of the following is considered a macro element in abiotic components?
Nitrogen (N)
What is the definition of ecology?
The study of interactions among organisms with their environment
What is the primary function of physical components in an ecosystem?
Support growth and maintenance of living organisms
What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?
Converting CO2 and H2O into carbohydrates in the presence of sunlight
What are the types of ecosystems based on habitat types?
Grassland ecosystem and forest ecosystem
What is the basic functional unit of ecology?
Ecosystem
Which type of consumers depend on secondary consumers for food?
Tertiary consumers
Why do animals depend on plants in an ecosystem?
Because animals cannot synthesize their food directly and rely on plants
Which organisms utilize inorganic nutrients released during decomposition?
Producers
What do secondary consumers feed on?
Primary consumers
How are natural ecosystems classified based on habitat types?
Based on habitat types like grassland, forest, and desert ecosystems
Which group of organisms directly depend on plants for food?
Primary consumers
What is the role of decomposers in the ecosystem?
Decompose dead bodies of producers and consumers into simpler compounds
Test your knowledge on the process of photosynthesis and the classification of consumers, including primary consumers (herbivores). Learn about how green pigments called chlorophyll convert CO2 and H2O into carbohydrates in the presence of sunlight.
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