Tag: issues of the environment

Questions Related to issues of the environment

Which of the following is non-essential in an ecosystem:-

  1. $Co _2$

  2. Grass

  3. soil

  4. Fungi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Fungi are saprophytes, i.e they absorb nourishment from dead and decaying organisms.
They belong to the detritus cycle which includes bacteria and other microorganisms. So do not form the essential component of the ecosystem
So, the correct answer is 'Fungi'

A drop of water is an example of :- 

  1. Micro ecosystem

  2. Macro ecosystem

  3. Nano ecosystem

  4. Both B & C


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
A drop of water is an example of nano ecosystem. Nano-ecosystems are smaller ecosystems that are specially contained within larger ecosystems but have individual characteristics. It is part of mega ecosystem. 
So, the correct option is 'macro ecosystem'.

The ocean covers ___________ percentage of Earth's surface.

  1. 51%

  2. 61%

  3. 71%

  4. 91%


Correct Option: C

The abiotic and biotic components constitute the structure of an

  1. energy flow

  2. environment

  3. atmosphere

  4. Ecosystem


Correct Option: D

The inherent ability of organisms to reproduce and multiply is called

  1. C value

  2. biotic potential

  3. carrying capacity

  4. K value


Correct Option: B

Definition of ecosystem is

  1. The community of organisms together with the environment in which they live

  2. The abiotic component of a habitat

  3. The part of the earth and its atmosphere which inhibits living organisms

  4. A community of organisms interacting with one another


Correct Option: A

Initial development of an 'ecosystem' is known as

  1. Primary succession

  2. Secondary succession

  3. Tertiary succession

  4. All of above


Correct Option: A

Applied and basic aspects of environmental science require a solid foundation in

  1. Anthropogenic

  2. Natural Sciences

  3. Multi-disciplinary nature

  4. All of Above


Correct Option: B

What does environment include?

  1. Biotic and abiotic factors

  2. Animals and Plants

  3. Microorganisms

  4. Non-living things


Correct Option: A

Function of an ecosystem means

  1. Rate of biological flow, nutrients and ecological regulations

  2. Temperature zone for stability

  3. Light emitting diodes

  4. Life cycle of species


Correct Option: A