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Ecological pyramids are usually upright. Meanwhile some pyramid of biomass is inverted. Explain the reason.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Ecological Pyramids:** - Ecological pyramids are graphical representations that illustrate the relationships between different trophic levels in an ecosystem. They can be depicted in three forms: Pyramid of Numbers, Pyramid of Biomass, and Pyramid of Energy. 2. **Types of Ecological Pyramids:** - There are two main types of ecological pyramids: upright and inverted. - An upright pyramid shows a decrease in the number of organisms, biomass, and energy 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)
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  2. Nutrients are never lost from the ecosystems . Write about (a) Gaseous...

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

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

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  9. What is meant by ecological pyramid ? Name the different types of ecol...

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  10. Differentiate between production and decomposition.

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  11. Define productivity . Mention the two types of productivity.

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  12. What is ecological pyramid ? Draw the pyramid of numbers.

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  13. Write a short note on ecological succession on a bare rock.

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  14. Differentiate between primary and secondary succession. Provide one ex...

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  15. Why is pyramid of biomass in sea generally inverted ? Explain.

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  16. How do climatic factors affect process of decomposition in ecosystem ?...

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  17. Under what circumstances doe the secondary succession begin ? Why does...

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  18. The different stages of primary succession in water are represented be...

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  19. Briefly explain the ecological pyramid which is always upright.

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  20. The products of ecosystem processeare named as ecosystem services . Li...

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