ECOLOGY MCQ QUESTIONS
1) In many aquatic bio-systems, the biomass pyramid is A) Non-existent B) Upright C) Inverted D) Ever changing in shape Solution : In many aquatic ecosystems, the biomass pyramid is inverted due to the high turnover rate of primary producers. Phytoplankton , the primary producers in aquatic ecosystems, reproduce rapidly and have a short lifespan, creating a small biomass. Zooplankton and other primary consumers can have a larger biomass than the phytoplankton they consume, resulting in an inverted pyramid. This inversion is typical in aquatic environments where the energy flow is high but the standing biomass of primary producers is low. 2) The biomass in the upper trophic levels is generally ______ as compared to the lower trophic levels. A)Very high B) Very low C) Similar D) Sequenced Solution : The biomass in higher trophic levels (e.g., carnivores) is less than in lower trophic levels (e.g., plants)....