Ecology and Ecosystem

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Ecology and Ecosystem: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Herbivores, Autotrophs, Heterotrophs, Ecology, Forest Ecosystem, Food Chain, Decomposers, Ecosystem in an Alpine Grassland & Ecosystem in a Village Pond etc.

Important Questions on Ecology and Ecosystem

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An ecosystem can vary from an area of hundreds of square kilometres to a tiny pond or a single plant.

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Choose the components of the forest ecosystem:

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Explain the following term:

Forest ecosystem

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Give an example of an organism that do not prepare their own food.

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Write a note on heterotroph.

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What is known as the balance with the living organisms in the biosphere? 

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 Ecology is the study of the interaction of living organisms with their _____, _____ and _____ environment.

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Choose the correct example of decomposers:

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Decomposers can only degrade plant-based organic matter.

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Microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, etc that decomposed organic matter are called _____ (decomposers/scavengers).

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What are decomposers and, how do they help in improving soil fertility?

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Which is a primary consumer?

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Define ecological imbalance.

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Define Ecology.

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Which of the following statements is/are correct?

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Which is an example of consumers?

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Which of the following is a decomposer?

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Eagles and vultures decompose the dead bodies of animals.

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Decomposers are the least important components of an ecosystem.

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The surface of the water in a lake appears green due to a layer of tiny free-floating organisms X on its surface. The lake water also contains organisms like water beetle, fish and tadpole. The sun shines over the lake water and provides energy for the functioning of this lake ecosystem.

What is the general name of the food chains like the one written above? ( Aquatic food chains / Terrestrial food chains )