EVS QUIZ 2

Which organisms are dependent upon other animals for food ?

The study of interaction between the living species and the environment is called

The dependence of the living organisms amongst themselves is called

Ecosystem consists of

The quantity of abiotic material present in an ecosystem is known as

The names of major habitat present in the biosphere are

The sequence of organism which feed on one another for their survival is known as

The food chain in an ecosystem helps to maintain

The phenomenon of accumulation of non ? Biodegradable contaminants in higher trophic level is The phenomenon of accumulation of non ? Biodegradable contaminants in higher trophic level is known as

The dissipation of energy during its transmission from one trophic level to the another is in agreement with

Which of the following statements are not true?

The science of systems in an ecosystem is known as

The importance of the ecosystem lies in

The graphical representation of an organism position as well as function at successive trophic levels is called

The cyclization of matter through the atmosphere, hydrosphere , biosphere and lithosphere is known as

In case of a parasitic food chain, the shape of the pyramid number is always

The shape of the pyramid of biomass for a pond or any aquatic ecosystem is

The graphical representation of the interrelation of producer and consumer in an ecosystem is termed as

The main source of energy in an ecosystem is

A food chain consists of

Many individuals of the same species living together in a defined area form a/an

When two different species overlap in the same biological niche, they are

Which of the following is not a greenhouse gas ?

Which of the following is not one of the prime health risks associated with greater UV radiation through the atmosphere due to depletion of stratospheric ozone?

Ecology is ________.

Rocks, wind, water, temperature and solar radiation are all examples of ________.

The name of a rapid rise of coastal water that accompanies the arrival of a cyclone is called

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

The true shape of the Earth is best described as a(n)

The economic values of biodiversity can be categories as

Biodiversity can be divided into

What factors are responsible for a change in genetic variations

What is scientific study of the geographical distribution of plant and animal called

The values that provide benefits even if not used by people is called

Some of the indirect values are obtained without using up the resources and include

The ethical values of biodiversity teach us

Species that have very restricted distribution and are found over small ranges are called

A terrestrial biodiversity hotspot is based on plant diversity that has

The entire biosphere id distributed into following number of biogeographic regions

Coral reefs and multiple taxa signify

Biologists have identified ares of high endemism Biologists have identified ares of high endemism with species richness and labelled them as

One of the 12 megadiversity nation of the world is

The important biomes of India as a mega diversity nation are

The list containing categories of wild flora and fauna accelerating towards extinction is called

The species endangered in India are

The western ghats have been identified as the abode of which endemic species

The number of endemic species of mammals confined to a small range within the Indian territory are

About 55 of the endemic bird species can be spotted along

The two main centers of diversity in India are

Some of the major threats to biodiversity are

Factors that contribute to the over exploitation of resources are

Man- elephant conflict are due to

Conservation of biodiversity is aimed at the

National Ambient Air Quantity Monitoring programme was initiated in the year -------in seven stations at Agra,India and Ampara,Sri Lanka.

Air pollution can be controlled by

NAAQSis an abbreviated form of

--------- is a secondary pollutant formed by photochemical reaction between primary pollutants and natural atmosphere gas.

Depending upon the generation of different air pollutants, they can be classified as

Atmospheric pollutants are mainly present to a great extent in the troposphere and the lower----------

-----------can be defined as a study of the behavior of atmosphere variation that determines the extent of air pollution.

-----------energy is transferred from the equator to the poles as wind.

Sulphuric, sulphurous and nitric acids come down to the earth along with rain in the form of

---------- helps greatly in dispersion and dilution of gases and particular matter.

Electrostatic Precipitation (ESP) is

Venturi,spray and impingement are the different types of

Acid rain is responsible for the destruction of the

In urban areas, about ----- of the air pollution is caused by automobile emissions

Industries like chemical industry, cotton mills, petroleum refineries, etc., are responsible for 20% of the air pollution as they discharge pollutants of the

Insecticides, pesticides and herbicides used in agriculture pollute the air which makes air hazardous for

Radioactive rays from------ cause extensive air pollution and suffering to mankind

------- causes nausea, irritation to eyes and throat.

Air pollution can be controlled by treating the flue gases through

PAN IS A SECONDARY POLLUTANT THAT

Oxides of carbon, mainly -------- and ------- are produced from burning fossil fuels, automobile discharge etc.,

Carbon-di-oxide has no direct effect on health, but with higher concentration it causes

About 90% of oxides of nitrogen are emitted from ------

In India,----- are the chief source of hydrocarbon pollutants in the atmosphere

Coal-fired electrical power plants and industries are the main sources of ------ pollutants

Air-borne, small solid particles or liquid droplets are collectively known as