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Under what circumstances doe the secondary succession begin ? Why does it proceed faster than primary succession ?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Ecological Succession**: - Ecological succession is the process through which the structure of a biological community evolves over time. It involves predictable changes in species composition in response to environmental changes. 2. **Types of Succession**: - There are two main types of ecological succession: primary succession and secondary succession. - **Primary Succession** occurs in lifeless areas where there is no soil or vegetation, such as bare rock, newly formed lava, or a newly created pond. ...
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MODERN PUBLICATION-ECOSYSTEM -REVISION EXERCISES (III. SHORT ANSWER TYPE - I QUESTIONS) (A. QUESTIONS FROM STATE BOARD EXAMINATIONS)
  1. Differentiate between production and decomposition.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  14. Give a brief account of productivity .

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  15. Write a short note on energy flow.

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  16. Describe briefly detritus food chain

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  17. What is ecosystem ? Explain its two components .

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

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

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  20. Given below is a flow chart showing the accumulation of DDT in differe...

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