15
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
The reservoir for the gaseous type of bio-geochemical cycle exists in
A
stratosphere
B
atmosphere
C
ionosphere
D
lithosphere
16
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
If the carbon atoms fixed by producers already have passed through three species, the trophic level of the last species would be
A
scavenger
B
tertiary producer
C
tertiary consumer
D
secondary consumer
17
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
Which of the following type of ecosystem is expected in an area where evaporation exceeds precipitation, and mean annual rainfall is below 100 mm
A
Grassland
B
Shrubby forest
C
Desert
D
Mangrove
18
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
The zone at the edge of a lake or ocean which is alternatively exposed to air and immersed in water is called
A
pelagic zone
B
benthic zone
C
lentic zone
D
littoral zone
19
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
Edaphic factor refers to
A
water
B
soil
C
relative humidity
D
altitude