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The transition zone between the adjacent biomes is ecotype.

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Important Questions on Ecosystem

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Vertical distribution of different species occupying different levels in a biotic community is known as:
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Which one of the following is a characteristic feature of cropland ecosystem?
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Most animals that live in deep oceanic waters are:
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Which among the following is not a functional unit of the ecosystem?
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If 20J of energy is trapped at producer level, then how much energy will be available to peacock as food in the following chain?
plant → mice → snake → peacock
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Who proposed that ecosystem is the symbol of structure and function of nature?
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The term ecosystem was coined by:
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What is stratification? Give one example. 
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Of the total incident solar radiation of percentage photosynthetically Active Radiation (PAR) captured by the plants
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What is a trophic level in an ecosystem ? What is ‘standing crop’ with reference to it?
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Give the role of humus in a terrestrial ecosystem.
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Which of the following ecosystem has the maximum amount of biomass production?
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Soil transported by wind is called
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Presence of plants arranged into well-defined vertical layers depending on their height can be seen best in:
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Describe briefly the biological effects of light on animal reproduction.
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Which of the following is included in ecosystem functioning?
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Describe the structure of the ecosystem.
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Explain the components of Pond eco-system.
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Given below is a simplified model of phosphorus cycling in a terrestrial ecosystem with four blanks (A-D). Identify the blanks.

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A food chain always starts with_____