Questions Related to evs

Multiple choice evs interdependence in our environment meaning of environment significance of biodiversity habitat and adaptation

Which of the following are Edaphic factors?

  1. pH

  2. Minerals

  3. Organic matter in soil

  4. All of the above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
  • Abiotic factors are non-living chemical and physical parts of the environment that affect living organisms and the functioning of ecosystems. For example, rain, wind, temperature, altitude, soil, pollution, nutrients, pH, types of soil, and sunlight.
  • The edaphic factor is an abiotic factor relating to the physical or chemical composition of the soil found in a particular area. For example, the pH of the soil, Minerals present in the soil and organic matter in the soil.
  • Hence pH, Minerals and organic matter in soil are examples for Edaphic factors because these are physical or chemical composition of the soil found in a particular area. 
  • So, the correct answer is 'All the above'.
Multiple choice evs interdependence in our environment meaning of environment significance of biodiversity habitat and adaptation

What does 'plate' form?

  1. Divergent plate boundary

  2. Convergent plate boundary

  3. Hydrosphere

  4. Transform fault boundary

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Transform fault boundaries form where tectonic plates slide horizontally past each other. Divergent boundaries form new crust; convergent boundaries destroy crust; hydrosphere is the water component of Earth.

Multiple choice evs interdependence in our environment meaning of environment significance of biodiversity habitat and adaptation

Praying mantis is a good example of

  1. Camouflage

  2. Warning colouration

  3. Mullerian mimicry

  4. Social insect

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Colour of the praying mantis varies from brown to green, depending on its habitat. Colour of the body provides camouflage and enables praying mantis to blend with its environment and become invisible for both the predators and the prey.