The rate at which energy is converted by photosynthetic and chemosynthetic autotrophs to organic substances is called as:
1. biomass
2. transpiration
3. net primary productivity
4. gross primary productivity

Subtopic:  Ecosystem Productivity |
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The chemical energy that is not converted to new biomass in the process of energy transfer between trophic levels in an ecosystem is finally:
1. removed in the feces
2. recycled by decomposers
3. used by heterotrophs to thermoregulate.
4. dissipated into space as heat

Subtopic:  Energy Flow |
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The percent of the sun’s energy captured by plants is approximately:

 
1. 1% 2. 10%
3. 20% 4. 50%
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Aquatic ecosystems that are most adversely affected by acid are those that lack:
1. calcium
2. carbonic acid
3. nitrate
4. bicarbonate

Subtopic:  Components & Types of Ecosystems |

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The largest net primary production of the Earth is contributed by:
1. savanna
2. salt marsh
3. open ocean
4. tropical rainforest

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An example of primary succession would be:

1. Soil formation in the crater of an extinct volcano
2. Growth of a pine forest after a fire
3. Restoration of grass on a former agricultural field
4. Starfish colonizing on a coral reef

Subtopic:  Ecological Succession (OLD NCERT) |
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The residual, after autotrophic respiration is subtracted from GPP, is:

1.secondary productivity2.net primary productivity
3.standing crop biomass4.chemosynthesis

Subtopic:  Ecosystem Productivity |
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Energy and nutrients enter an ecosystem and hence in a community through:
1. Producers
2. Consumers
3. Detritivores
4. Apex predators

Subtopic:  Energy Flow |
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The prime driving force for the water cycle is:

1.  evapotranspiration from plants
2.  rainfall
3.  snowmelt
4.  percolation of water through the soil
Subtopic:  Mineral Cycling & Ecosystem Services (OLD NCERT) |
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The producers in aquatic ecosystems include all except:

1.  cyanobacteria 2.  algae
3.  plants 4.  zooplankton
Subtopic:  Energy Flow |
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