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In which of the following aspect do the components of the ecosystem are seen to function as a unit?(a) Community(b) Productivity(c) Speciation(d) NicheI had been asked this question during an interview.My question is taken from Ecosystem topic in chapter Ecosystem of Biology – Class 12

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The correct OPTION is (b) Productivity

Easy explanation: The components of the ecosystem are seen to function as a unit when the ASPECT is productivity. Productivity is the amount of GENERATION organic MATTER i.e. biomass in a unit TIME in that ecosystem.

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What is the horizontal distribution of different species occupying different levels?(a) Stratification(b) Niche(c) Ecosystem(d) ZonationI have been asked this question by my school principal while I was bunking the class.My question comes from Ecosystem topic in chapter Ecosystem of Biology – Class 12

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Right answer is (d) Zonation

To explain: The horizontal DISTRIBUTION of different species occupying different levels is called zonation. It is a SPATIAL pattern occurring horizontally along the GROUND. The zones are ACCORDING to such parameters such as altitude or depth.

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What is the spatial pattern that occurs vertically called?(a) Zonation(b) Ecosystem(c) Stratification(d) NicheI had been asked this question in a national level competition.This question is from Ecosystem topic in section Ecosystem of Biology – Class 12

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Correct option is (c) Stratification

The best I can explain: The spatial pattern that OCCURS vertically is called stratification. It is the vertical DISTRIBUTION of species determined by the height of the organisms. For example TREES, HERBS, shrubs, and grasses OCCUPYING top, middle and bottom strata respectively.

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What is the characteristic of each type of ecosystem?(a) Interaction between living things(b) Interaction between biotic and abiotic factors(c) Interaction between abiotic factors(d) Fights among individualsThe question was posed to me during an interview for a job.My doubt is from Ecosystem topic in portion Ecosystem of Biology – Class 12

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Right answer is (B) Interaction between BIOTIC and ABIOTIC factors

The explanation: The CHARACTERISTIC of each type of ecosystem is the interaction between biotic and abiotic factors. The COMPONENTS are linked together with various nutrient cycles and energy flows. Thus it can be visualized as a functional unit of nature.

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What can be visualized as a functional unit of nature?(a) Humans(b) Ecosystem(c) Vehicles(d) PlantsI had been asked this question during an online exam.I'm obligated to ask this question of Ecosystem in section Ecosystem of Biology – Class 12

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Correct choice is (b) ECOSYSTEM

Easy explanation: An ecosystem consists of biotic and abiotic COMPONENTS that interact within a SYSTEM. The components are linked TOGETHER with VARIOUS nutrient cycles and energy flows. Thus it can be visualized as a functional unit of nature.

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What are the two basic categories of an ecosystem?(a) Aquatic and terrestrial(b) Aquatic and forest(c) Ponds and lakes(d) Rivers and forestsI got this question during an online interview.I would like to ask this question from Ecosystem topic in portion Ecosystem of Biology – Class 12

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Correct choice is (a) Aquatic and TERRESTRIAL

Easy explanation: The terrestrial and aquatic are TWO BASIC CATEGORIES of an ECOSYSTEM. Deserts, forests, and grasslands are included in the terrestrial ecosystems; while, ponds, lakes, rivers, wetlands, and estuary are included in the aquatic ecosystems.