Question

Which ecosystem has the maximum biomass ?

• A. Forest ecosystem
• B. Grassland ecosystem
• C. Pond ecosystem
• D. Lake ecosystem

Answer 1

The correct option is A Forest ecosystem

Biomass in an ecosystem depends on the species inhabiting in the ecosystem. It also depends on a variety of environmental factors, availability of nutrients and photosynthetic capacity of plants. Among the given types of ecosystem, forest ecosystem would have the maximum biomass because maximum amount of nutrients are available in forest which will support maximum number of diverse plants and animal species.