Ecosystem- Structure and Function

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Ecosystem- Structure and Function: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as Ecosystem, Components of Ecosystem, Biotic Components, Abiotic Components, Stratification in Ecosystem, Lotic Ecosystem, Lentic Ecosystem, Terrestrial Ecosystem, Marine Ecosystem, etc.

Important Questions on Ecosystem- Structure and Function

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Flora and fauna in lake or ponds is

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Anthropogenic biomes are also called Anthromes.

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The term anthropogenic refers to the changes in the environment that are produced by_____.

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Explain the disadvantages of the anthropogenic ecosystem.

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Cropland is the best example of anthropogenic ecosystem.

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Anthropogenic ecosystem processes are primarily - 

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Anthropogenic biome is also known as_____because human activities like deforestation, overpopulation, pollution and burning of fossil fuels are responsible for the changes in climate, soil erosion, undrinkable water and bad air quality.

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Give one difference between lentic and lotic ecosystems.

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The amount of nutrients, such as carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus and calcium present in the soil at any given time, is referred as:

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All species of vultures in India are threatened with extinction. What is the most likely outcome if all vultures in India go extinct?

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During summer the density of the surface of the water decreases due to increase in its temperature. The upper most warm layer of a lake is called

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Tilman's experiments with outdoor plots revealed:

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Choose the correct statements:
A) Submerged macrophytes release oxygen and enrich dissolved oxygen in water.
B) A single mature tree can absorb 68 lbs CO2 per year.
C) Production of fuel plants is an example of provision services.
D) The aesthetic value of a place is considered as regulatory service.

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The term "Ecosystem" was coined by:

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Largest ecosystem of the world is _______

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Stratification is well developed in

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Read the given statements and select the correct option.
Statement 1 : Zone of transition between two types of communities is called as ecotone
Statement 2 : Estuary is an ecotone between marine and fresh water communities.

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Edaphic factor refers to

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The horizontal distribution of trees is studied in

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________are also known as micro consumers.