What is the fate of the vast majority of energy entering into an ecosystem?
1. it gets converted into biomass by plants.
2. it gets utilized by secondary consumers.
3. it is lost as heat.
4. it gets used by the primary consumers.
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The second vertical strata in an ecosystem is usually occupied by:
1. herbivores
2. trees 
3. shrubs 
4. grasses
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The functions of any ecosystem and of the biosphere as a whole include:
I: conversion of inorganic into organic material, with the help of the radiant energy of the sun, by the autotrophs
II: consumption of the autotrophs by heterotrophs;
III: decomposition and mineralization of the dead matter to release them back for reuse by the autotrophs.
 
1. Only I and II
2. Only I and III
3. Only II and III
4. I, II and III
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