In an ecosystem, energy? A) Cycles along with chemical nutrients B) comes ultimately from bacteria C) typically flows from consumers to producers to decomposers D) typically flows from producers through a series of consumers

Q: 16. Which of the following can be briefly described in the phrase, "The niches of two species cannot…

A: An animal niche' is its biological job which is characterized by the full arrangement of conditions,…

Q: 16) the level of populations supported by its surrounding resources and is maintained at a constant…

A: A growth curve for population is the graphical depiction of how the population increases over time.

Q: Which process allows water to enter the atmosphere?   A) Transpiration B) Respiration C)…

A: The water in the earth is always changed by the water cycle. Many induce water to alter its form for…

Q: Which of these statements describes an accurate model for how carbon dioxide and oxygen levels…

A: The ocean plays an important role in the global carbon cycle, exchanging carbon dioxide between the…

Q: Regarding nitrogen fixation, are the following statements True or False?   a) Atmospheric nitrogen…

A: Earth's atmosphere is made up of a mixture of gases and water vapor. Major gases present are…

Q: An organism is able to live well in its environment because of special characteristics called * a)…

A: Environment can be defined as everything which surrounds us and it can either be living or non…

Q: What is the ecosystem composed of? a.)soil, water and weather b.)community of organisms c.)energy…

A: ANS     d

Q: Which of the following is most likely to contribute to warmer global temperatures? a)Clearing a…

A: The phenomenon of a slow rise in temperature close to the earth's surface is known as global…

Q: Which of these are known to host chemosynthetic communities? a) Hydrothermal vent O b) Hydrocarbon…

A: The food chain in our ecosystem depends on the primary producers as they are capable of harvesting…

Q: Once an organism reaches its carrying capacity, what happens?

A: Carrying capacity can be defined as a species average population size in a particular habitat.

Q: Which of the following describes how humans can create a sustainable practice between the meat…

A: The term sustainability is associated with the phenomenon of fulfilling an individual’s demands…

Q: 12. Which factor is a major cause of global warming? 1) increased number of green plants 2) decrease…

A: “Since you have asked multiple questions, we will solve the first question for you. If you want any…

Q: Adding high levels of nutrients to a lake or inshore area wouldhave all of the following effects in…

A: Adding high levels of nutrients to a lake or inshore area would have all of the following effects in…

Q: What is the role of microbes in reducing environmental degeneration caused by chemicals?

A: Microorganisms are defined as organisms that cannot be viewed by unaided eyes and require a…

Q: In the ocean, most organisms rely directly or indirectly on _________ as a food source.…

A: Food is a substance consumed to provide nutritional support for an organism. It provides energy to…

Q: Before a new shopping center can be built on previously undeveloped land, the builders must submit a…

A: Environment concerns include global warming , air pollution, water pollution and soil pollution…

Q: 1.) Which of the following describe an ecosystem? A) Living and nonliving components of an area.…

A: In nature different species lives together and interact with each other. They form population,…

Q: of the following organisms, which one can counteract the overload of CO2 in the atmosphere? choose…

A: Answer of the question given below...

Q: Warm or cold and dry

A: Answer is B.    That is the desert climate is warm or cold and dry.

Q: 1 12 Which is not a cause of global warming? b) Sea level rise a) Forestation 25540LED c)…

A: Global warming is caused by -  Greenhouse gases Variation in solar activity Heat trapping gases…

Q: Atmospheric nitrogen can be useda) directly by all living organisms.b) only by aerobic bacteria.c)…

A: Nitrogen is a key macronutrient across all organisms. It is the primary component of the nucleic…

Q: Why does an urban park full of trees have a greater cooling effect than an equal-sized urban golf…

A: Trees cool the air by a process known as 'transpiration cooling'. As trees release water into the…

Q: Backyard composting is an excellent way to dispose ofa) cooking fats.b) garden debris.c) spoiled…

A: Backyard composting is the composting of a mixture of decaying organic matter i.e. is used to…

Q: The term BOD (Biological Oxygen Demand): Group of answer choices is a measure of the organic matter…

A: Biological oxygen demand Biochemical oxygen demand or BOD is defined as the amount of dissolved…

Q: 9)In the video, Dr. Paine says, "all animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than…

A: Answer:- Option B is the correct choice. Some animals have greater effects on their ecosystem than…

Q: Energy from the sun is directly harnessed by _________ A.) producers B.)all organisms C.)consumers…

A: Ecology is a branch of science which deals with the study of the relationships between living…

Q: Which organisms are considered the “recyclers” of our planet? (a) consumers (b) producers (c)…

A: Decomposers are called nature's recyclers, as they break down the organic matter in an ecosystem.…

Q: community that has 4 trophic levels, what biomass of primary producers is necessary to maintain a…

A: Correct option: (a) 178kg/m^2 Reason:  According to the 10 % Law : the energy stored in 1st trophic…

Q: Define biogeochemical cycle.

A: Biogeochemical cycle is a phenomenon that occurs in environment and plays a crucial role in in…

Q: Which of the following describes industrial agriculture? a) Included the use of biotechnology b)…

A: Industrial agriculture entails rising the use of farm fields in able to produce the highest…

Q: In which food chain microorganisms breakdown food formed by primary producers?

A: Food chain is the sequence of transfers of energy and matter in the form of food from organism to…

Q: Which of the following describes an outcome of water scarcity in a community? a) More imports and…

A: Introduction :- Water scarcity (also known as water stress or water crisis) refers to a shortage of…

Q: Which of the following statements is correct? A) Microorganisms are significant contributors to the…

A: Microbiology is the branch of science that deals with the study of microorganisms. Microorganisms…

Q: (i) Identify the type of pollution. (ii) Name one pollutant that causes the above pollution. (iii)…

A: * Pollution is the introducing  harmful gases or material into the environment. called as…

Q: A food chain consists of grass, sheep, and human populations. If 7000 kJ in harvested grain is fed…

A: Q.Solution:- Food chain is a sequence of events that shows the feeding habits of an animal. Animal…

Q: (a) Define biofuel. (b) Describe three sources of biomass.

A: a) Biofuels are any liquid fuel that are derived from organic or biological matters like plants,…

Q: What is a "zero waste economy"?

A: -Zero waste economy comprises of set of principle which is focused on waste prevention and…

Q: Water pollutants includes..

A: Answer is option c.)Pathogens,chemicals and metals

Q: Why does too much carbon dioxide in the atmosphere cause climate change? A) It cools down our planet…

A: Our atmosphere is being warmed by carbon dioxide, which serves as a heat-trapping blanket. The…

Q: 6) Which of the following is not a source of carbon in the biosphere? A) Ocean rocks and sediments.…

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Q: Which of the following are ecosystem services provided by bacteria? A) fixation of nitrogen B)…

A: An ecosystem is defined as a community or group of living organisms that will live together and will…

Q: Hawks Mountain lions Snakes Field mice Rabbits Elk

A: The above diagram is presented with the various food chains that combine into a food web. Here the…

Q: Which human activity has probably contributed most to the acidification of lakes in the Adirondack…

A: Acidification It is defined as the decrease in the pH of the water bodies. It is caused by the…

Q: The biological pump in the ocean O A) is independent of the atmosphere. O B) moves carbon to deeper…

A: Phytoplankton are microscopic plants that live at the surface of the ocean. They play an important…

Q: Dumping raw sewage into a river will lead to a reduction in dissolved oxygen in the water. What will…

A: Biosphere is the entire area on the earth along with its atmosphere in it. All the organisms and the…

Q: Describe/explain the effects of global warming/ climate change in: a) sea levels b) polar ice caps…

A: Global climate change is a well-known phenomenon nowadays. Anthropogenic activities like the burning…

Terrestrial Ecosystem

An ecosystem is a collection of interconnected communities. It includes both living and non-living elements of specific strata. The terrestrial ecosystem is solely related to the ecosystem present on the land and covers 25 to 30% of the total earth’s surface area.