Decomposers like fungi and bacteria are :

i.  Autotrophs
ii.  Heterotrophs
iii.  Saptrotrophs
iv.  Chemo-autotrophs

Choose the correct answer :

1.i and ii2.i and iv
3.ii and iii4.i and iii

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The process of mineralization by micro-organisms helps in the release of:

1. Inorganic nutrients from humus
2. Both organic and inorganic nutrients from detritus
3. Organic nutrients from humus
4. Inorganic nutrients from detritus and formation of humus
Subtopic:  Decomposition |
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Productivity is the rate of production of biomass expressed in terms of :
i. (kcal m-3) yr-1
ii. g m-2 yr-1
iii. g m-1 yr-1
iv. (kcal m-2) yr-1

 
1. ii 2. iii
3. ii and iv 4. i and iii

Subtopic:  Ecosystem Productivity |
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An inverted pyramid of biomass can be found in which ecosystem?

1.Forest2.Marine
3.Grassland4.Tundra

Subtopic:  Ecological Pyramids |
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Which of the following is not a producer?

1.Spirogyra2.Agaricus
3.Volvox4.Nostoc

Subtopic:  Energy Flow |
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Which of the following ecosystems is most productive in terms of net primary production? 

1.Deserts2.Tropical rainforests
3.Oceans4.Estuaries

Subtopic:  Ecosystem Productivity |
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Pyramid of numbers is :
1. Always upright
2. Always inverted
3. Either upright or inverted
4. Neither upright nor inverted

Subtopic:  Ecological Pyramids |
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Approximately how much of the solar energy that falls on the leaves of a plant is converted to chemical energy by photosynthesis? 

1.Less than 1%2.2-10 %
3.30 %4.50 %

Subtopic:  Energy Flow |
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Among the following, where do you think the process of decomposition would be the fastest?

1.Tropical rain forest2.Antarctic
3.Dry arid region4.Alpine region

Subtopic:  Decomposition |
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How much of the net primary productivity of a terrestrial ecosystem is eaten and digested by herbivores? 

1.1%2.10%
3.40%4.90%

Subtopic:  Energy Flow |
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