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Define productivity . Mention the two types of productivity.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Define Productivity:** - Productivity refers to the rate of biomass production in an ecosystem. It measures how much organic matter is generated over a specific area and time period. 2. **Identify the Two Types of Productivity:** - The two main types of productivity are: - **Primary Productivity:** This is the rate at which producers (mainly plants) create biomass through photosynthesis. It quantifies the amount of organic matter produced per unit area over a given time period by these producers. ...
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MODERN PUBLICATION-ECOSYSTEM -REVISION EXERCISES (III. SHORT ANSWER TYPE - I QUESTIONS) (A. QUESTIONS FROM STATE BOARD EXAMINATIONS)
  1. What is meant by ecological pyramid ? Name the different types of ecol...

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  2. Differentiate between production and decomposition.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  13. Pyramid of energy is never been inverted . Why ?

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  14. What is gross primary productivity ? In what unit is it expressed ?

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  15. Give a brief account of productivity .

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  16. Write a short note on energy flow.

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  17. Describe briefly detritus food chain

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  18. What is ecosystem ? Explain its two components .

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  19. Starting from a bare rock or the site of volcanic eruptions, trace the...

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  20. (a) Identify the type of ecological pyramid given below . (b) Pyrami...

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