Q. No.Which one of the following processes during decomposition is correctly described?
1.
Humanification-Leads to the accumulation of a dark-coloured substance in humans which undergoes microbial action at a very fast rate
2.
Catabolism-Last step decomposition under fully anaerobic condition
3.
Leaching-Water soluble inorganic nutrients rise to the top layers of the soil
4.
Fragmentation-Carried out by organisms such as earthworms
Secondary productivity is the rate of formation of new organic matter by:
1. Parasite
2. Consumer
3. Decomposer
4. Producer
Pheretima and its close relatives derive nourishment from:
1. Sugarcane roots
2. Decaying fallen leaves and soil organic matter
3. Soil insects
4. Small pieces of fresh fallen leaves of maize
Which one of the following is not a functional unit of an ecosystem?
1. Energy flow
2. Decomposition
3. Productivity
4. Stratification
| 1. | It shows the energy content of different trophic-level organisms |
| 2. | It is inverted in shape |
| 3. | It is upright in shape |
| 4. | Its base is broad |
| 1. | Detritus | 2. | Humus |
| 3. | Standing state | 4. | Standing crop |
2. about 50%
3. more than 80%
4. about 70%
The biomass available for consumption by the herbivores and the decomposers is called:
1. net primary productivity
2. secondary productivity
3. standing crop
4. gross primary productivity
Which one of the following is one of the characteristics of a biological community?
| 1. | Stratification | 2. | Natality |
| 3. | Mortality | 4. | Sex-ratio |
Which one of the following is not used for the construction of ecological pyramids?
| 1. | Dry weight | 2. | Number of individuals |
| 3. | Rate of energy | 4. | Fresh weight |
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