ECOSYSTEM

Questions carrying ONE mark:

1. What are pioneer species?
2. Give an example for gaseous cycle.
3. Define- climax community, sere(s)
4. What is trophic level?
5. Name the food chain that is the major conduit for energy flow in an aquatic ecosystem.
6. Define ecological pyramid.

Questions carrying TWO marks:

1. Represent an ideal pyramid of numbers in a grassland ecosystem.
2. Name the two types of nutrient cycles with one example each.
3. Name the pioneer species in primary succession on rocks and primary succession in water.
4. Distinguish primary succession from secondary succession.
5. Write types of plant succession.
6. Mention the functional components of the ecosystem.
7. How is hydrarch succession different from xerarch succession?

Questions carrying THREE marks:

1. Schematically represent phosphorus cycle.
2. What is ecological succession? How is hydrarch succession different from Xerarch succession.
3. Draw an ideal pyramid of energy and mention the units.
4. What are biogeochemical cycles? Mention two types by giving one example for each.
5. Describe three factors which affect decomposition.