Differences between Terrestrial and Aquatic Pyramid of Energy

Q.

In a comparative study of terrestrial ecosystem and aquatic ecosystem, it may be observed that:

1. both biotic and abiotic components are different

2. the abiotic components are almost similar

3. the biotic components are almost similar

4. primary and secondary consumers are similar

Q. The productivity that accumulates as biomass is:

1. Net primary productivity
2. Gross primary productivity
3. Gross productivity
4. Net secondary productivity

Q. Which of the following limits the number of trophic levels in a food chain?

1. Decrease in energy at higher trophic levels
2. Deficient food supply
3. Polluted air
4. Water

Q.

In a comparative study of terrestrial ecosystem and aquatic ecosystem, it may be observed that:

1. primary and secondary consumers are similar

2. the abiotic components are almost similar

3. the biotic components are almost similar

4. both biotic and abiotic components are different

Q. A pyramid of numbers is always upright.

1. True
2. False

Q. A pyramid of numbers is always upright.

1. False
2. True

Q.

The pyramid of energy in an ecosystem is always upright.

1. True
2. False

Q. All parts of land plants cannot be eaten by herbivores.

1. True
2. False