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Pyramid of energy in an ecosystem can never be inverted . Why ?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Concept of Pyramids in Ecosystems**: - Pyramids are graphical representations that illustrate the relationships between organisms at different trophic levels in an ecosystem. They can represent energy, biomass, or the number of organisms. 2. **Types of Pyramids**: - There are two main types of pyramids: - **Upright Pyramid**: This shows a decrease in energy, biomass, or number of organisms as you move up the trophic levels. ...
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MODERN PUBLICATION-ECOSYSTEM -REVISION EXERCISES (III. SHORT ANSWER TYPE - I QUESTIONS) (A. QUESTIONS FROM STATE BOARD EXAMINATIONS)
  1. Why pyramid of numbers in a grassland ecosystem is upright ?

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  2. Pyramid of energy in an ecosystem can never be inverted . Why ?

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  3. In food chain , the herbivores are called connecting link between prod...

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  4. Given below are the components related to simplified model of mineral ...

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  5. Primary succession on the rocks is called xerosere. Answer the followi...

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  6. Draw a diagrammatic sketch of phosphorus cycle.

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  7. State two laws of thermodynamics to explain flow of energy in an ecosy...

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  8. What is food chain ? Draw a food chain.

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  9. What is Ecological efficiency ? Explain its significance ?

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  10. Explain the characteristics of food web.

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  11. Write notes on : (i) Food chain (ii) Trophic level.

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  12. State differences between grazing food chain and detritus food chain.

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  13. Write four characteristics of food chain.

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  14. Nutrients are never lost from the ecosystems . Write about (a) Gaseous...

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  15. Ecological pyramids are usually upright. Meanwhile some pyramid of bio...

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  16. Name various biomes of India.

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  17. Why earthworms are referred to as Farmer's friends and what is the rol...

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  18. What do you mean by gaseous and sedimentary nutrient cycle ? Give an e...

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  19. Briefly explain 10% law of energy transfer in an ecosystem.

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  20. Draw a pyramid of biomass in a terrestrial habitat.

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