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Select the correct formula for ecological efficiency.

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Important Questions on Ecology and Environment

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What do detritus food chains begin with?
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In the equation GPP - R = NPP

GPP is Gross Primary Productivity

NPP is Net Primary Productivity

R here is :

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Match the trophic levels with their correct species examples in grassland ecosystem.

(a) Fourth trophic level (i) Crow
(b) Second trophic level (ii) Vulture
(c) First trophic level (iii) Rabbit
(d) Third trophic level (iv) Grass

Select the correct option.

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The rate of storage of organic matter which is NOT used by the consumer is ______.

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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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Give a reason for each of the following:

The shape of the pyramid of biomass in an aquatic ecosystem is inverted.

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Most animals that live in deep oceanic waters are:
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In an ecosystem the rate of production of organic matter during photosynthesis is termed as:
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The energy which is present in the biomass of plant is known as ________.

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Identify the possible link 'M' in the following food chain:
Plant Insect M Snake Eagle
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Net primary productivity (NPP) in an ecosystem is
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Of the total incident solar radiation of percentage photosynthetically Active Radiation (PAR) captured by the plants
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The mass of living material at a trophic level at a particular time is called:
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Gross Primary Productivity - Respiratory losses = _____. (Net primary productivity/Net secondary productivity)
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Choose the correct statements.

A) The total annul accounts of wet organic matter of the forest can be estimated with the annual net productivity amount of standing forest.
B) Ecosystems also exert direct physical influence that help to moderate regional and local weather.
C) Decline in pollinator activity could mean rising cost of pollination dependent fruits and vegetables.
D) Constanza and his colleagues have tried to put price tag on nature's life support services.

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In the equation, GPP-R=NPPR represents:
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Which one of the following ecosystem has the highest annual net primary productivity?
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In relation to Gross primary productivity and Net primary productivity of an ecosystem, which one of the following statements is correct?