
Which of the following is true regarding ecosystem?

Important Questions on Ecosystem
Which one of the following is not a correct match of the term and its description?
(i) | Ecosystem | The functional unit of nature |
(ii) | Global ecosystem | Entire biosphere |
(iii) | Aquatic ecosystem | Wetland |
(iv) | Natural ecosystem | Crop field |


Read the given statements and select the correct option.
Statement 1: Decomposition is the physical and chemical breakdown of complex organic matter into simple inorganic substances.
Statement 2: Humification is the process of formation of humus from detritus or organic remains.

Select the option that correctly identifies A, B, and C in the given table.
Organism Trophic level Food chain Eagle Grazing Earthworm Primary consumer Frog Grazing
A B C (i) Top carnivore Detritus Secondary consumer (ii) Top carnivore Detritus Primary consumer (iii) Secondary consumer Grazing Secondary consumer (iv) Scavenger Grazing Producer

Read the following statements on ecological succession.
(a) Both hydrarch and xerarch successions lead to hydric and xeric conditions, respectively.
(b) The species that invades a bare area is called a transitional community.
(c) Niche becomes specific and narrower.
(d) Mosses are pioneer communities in hydrarch succession.
How many of the above statements are not correct?



Identify the following statements as true (T) or false (F) for climax community and choose the option accordingly.
A. It is last community in biotic succession.
B. It is less stable than transitional communities.
C. It is in near equilibrium with the environment of that area.
D. It has a simple food chain and food webs.
