Description : Which of the following ecosystem has the highest gross primary productivity? (a) Mangroves (b) Rainforest (c) Grassland (d) Coral reef
Last Answer : (b) Rainforest
Description : The primary producers of the deep-sea hydrothermal vent ecosystem are (a) green algae (b) chemosynthetic bacteria (c) blue-green algae (d) coral reefs.
Last Answer : (b) chemosynthetic bacteria
Description : Does anyone know the best way to figure out traffic estimates from San Francisco to Tahoe (North Lake/Alpine Meadows) and Ski forecast in an easy way?
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Description : Large woody vines are more commonly found in (a) temperate forests (b) mangroves (c) tropical rainforests (d) alpine forests.
Last Answer : (c) tropical rainforests
Description : Which one of the following is the correct sequence of ecosystem in the order of decreasing productivity? (1) Oceans, mangroves, lakes, grassland (2) Mangroves, oceans, grassland, lakes (3) Oceans, lakes, grassland, mangroves (4) Mangroves, grasslands, lakes, oceans
Last Answer : (4) Mangroves, grasslands, lakes, oceans Explanation: Productivity is the rate of organic matter or biomass production. The average ocean productivity is about 50 grams carbon per square meter per ... of ecosystem in the order decreasing productivity is: Mangroves > Grasslands > Lakes > Oceans.
Last Answer : Mangroves, grasslands, lakes, oceans
Description : Why is climate change damaging to coral reefs?
Last Answer : Coral are living creatures which need a certain narrow band of conditions in which to thrive.
Description : What happens to sea life when coral reefs die?
Last Answer : They die.
Description : Is pollution effecting our coral reefs?
Last Answer : quick, affecting
Description : A – More than one-fifth of the coral reefs are already lost.
Last Answer : Identify the correct correlation: A - More than one-fifth of the coral reefs are already lost. R ... but R is not the correct explanation of A.
Description : How much sunlight do coral reefs need?
Last Answer : Feel Free to Answer
Description : Do frogs live in the coral reefs?
Last Answer : No. Corals are in salt water and frogs are fresh watee.
Description : How are coral reefs being destroyed?
Last Answer : coral reefs are being destroyed by a number of things, including ; global warming, over fishing and pollution. while there may be many more these are the main ones. Another way coral reefs are being ... for the the fish living inside the coral reef so they use crowbars to pry open the the coral
Description : The first marine sanctuary in India, having within its bounds coral reefs, mollusca, dolphins, tortoises and various kinds of sea birds, has been established in (a) Sundarbans (b) Chilka Lake (c) Gulf of Kachchh (d) Lakshadweep
Last Answer : Ans: (b)
Description : Consider the following statements: 1. The continental shelves of Lakshadweep are originated due to coral reefs. 2. The continental shelves of western coast are due to faulting and submergence. Which of the statement(s) given above is/ ... (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Last Answer : Ans: (c)
Description : The coral reefs are the marine counterparts of – (1) Temperate forests (2) Tropical rain forests (3) Savannahs (4) Scrubland
Last Answer : (2) Tropical rain forests Explanation: The term "coral reef' generally refers to a marine ecosystem in which the main organisms are corals that house algal symbionts within their tissues. ... 3) ample sunlight. They are therefore restricted to shallow waters of tropical and subtropical regions.
Description : Tiny marine animals which constitute limestone skeletons are called – (1) Clamitomonous (2) Foraminifera (3) Coral reefs (4) Diatoms
Last Answer : (3) Coral reefs Explanation: Coral reefs are underwater structures made from calcium carbonate secreted by corals. Coral reefs are colonies of tiny animals found in marine waters that contain few ... reefs are built from stony corals, which in turn consist of polyps that cluster in groups.
Description : To conserve coral reefs the Government of India declared one of the following as Marine Park- (1) Andaman Islands (2) Gulf of Kutch (3) Lakshadweep Islands (4) Gulf of Mannar
Last Answer : (2) Gulf of Kutch Explanation: The government of India, in 1982, declared a core area of 110 km2 in the Gulf of Kutch as Marine National Park for the conservation of coral reefs. It is ... formations of the Gulf of Kutch represent one of the extreme northern limits of corals in the Indian Ocean.
Description : To conserve coral reefs, the Government of India declared one of the following as Marine Park (1) Gulf of Kutch (2) Lakshadweep Islands (3) Gulf of Mannar (4) Andaman Islands
Last Answer : (1) Gulf of Kutch Explanation: For the protection of coral reefs, the Gulf of Kutch was declared Marine National Park under the provisions of the Wildlife (protection) Act, 1972. It is the first national marine park of India.
Description : Coral reefs are made of?
Last Answer : Calcium carbonate
Description : Coral reefs are a specimen of –
Last Answer : Tropical rain forest
Description : Composition of coral reefs is caused by?
Description : What are coral reefs?
Last Answer : Corals are coelenterates living in limy skeletal cup which is secreted by the epidermis. After the death of organism, their skeleton, which is made up of calcium carbonate deposited at the bottom of ... years, they form rock like deposits known as coral reef. Sometime it causes accidents in sea.
Description : To conserve coral reefs, the Government of India declared one of the following as Marine Park ; (1) Gulf of Kutch (2) Lakshadweep Islands (3) Gulf of Mannar (4) Andaman Islands
Last Answer : Gulf of Kutch
Description : To conserve coral reefs the Government of India declared one of the following as Marine Park : (1) Andaman Islands (2) Gulf of Kutch (3) Lakshadweep Islands (4) Gulf of Mannar
Description : Tiny marine animals which constitute limestone skeletons are called (1) Clamitomonous (2) Foraminifera (3) Coral reefs (4) Diatoms
Last Answer : Coral reefs
Description : The coral reefs are the marine counterparts of (1) Temperate forests (2) Tropical rain forests (3) Savannahs (4) Scrubland
Last Answer : Tropical rain forests
Description : Measure of biodiversity of an area is A. The number of species found there B. The range of different life forms C. Both (a) and (b) D. None of these.
Last Answer : C. Both (a) and (b)
Description : Why should we conserve biodiversity? Because A. We should preserve the biodiversity we have inherited B. A loss of diversity may lead to a loss of ecological stability C. Both (a) and (b) D. None of the above.
Last Answer : Both (a) and (b)
Description : Which one of the following is not a major characteristic feature of biodiversity hot spots? A. Large number of species B. Abundance of endemic species C. Mostly located in the tropics D. Mostly located in the polar regions
Last Answer : D. Mostly located in the polar regions
Description : Which of the following is not a cause for loss of biodiversity? A. Destruction of habitat B. Invasion by alien species C. Keeping animals in zoological parks D. Over-exploitation of natural resources
Last Answer : C. Keeping animals in zoological parks
Description : Which of the following countries has the highest biodiversity? A. South America B. South Africa C. Russia D. India
Last Answer : A. South America
Description : Match List I and List II and mark the correct answer. List I List II (Climate type) (Station) a. Taiga 1. Jacobabad b. monsoon 2. India c. Alpine 3. Veckhoyansk d. Desert 4. La Paz (1) a = 3, b = 2, c = 4, d = 1 ... 3) a = 2, b = 4, c = 3, d = 1 (4) a = 3, b = 4, c = 1, d = 2
Last Answer : a = 3, b = 2, c = 4, d = 1
Description : Energy _____ in an Ecosystem. A. is released B. is absorbed C. flows D. None of the above
Last Answer : C. flows
Description : Ecosystem is smallest unit of A. Ionosphere B. Lithosphere C. Biosphere D. Mesosphere
Last Answer : C. Biosphere
Description : In camps about the centre I appear; In smiling meadows seen throughout the year; The silent angler views me in the streams, And all must trace me in their morning dreams, First in the mob conspicuous I stand, Proud of the lead, and ever in command. What am I? -Riddles
Last Answer : The letter M.
Description : What is the first mission after verdant Meadows in GTA sandreas?
Last Answer : It's NOE
Last Answer : How did she rewrite it? A donation agreement? Even gifts for life are included in the inheritance, if she rewrites, your brother will have to pay you. Otherwise, I would behave the same as before, family is family. I believe in God's mills and my brother will not take those meadows to the grave.
Description : Which of the following is an example of alien species invading a new ecosystem resulting in biodiversity losses ?
Last Answer : Which of the following is an example of alien species invading a new ecosystem resulting in biodiversity ... into Indian rivers D. All of the above
Description : 1. Define biodiversity. 2. How does loss of biodiversity affect the ecosystem?
Last Answer : 1. Define biodiversity. 2. How does loss of biodiversity affect the ecosystem?
Description : How does biodiversity stabilize ecosystem?
Last Answer : Decreases in biodiversity result in a loss of genetic variation.This affects the ecosystem in varying levels of severity. Forexample, if you lose a pack of wolves in the forest, in that ... rabbits) may increase, they willeat more vegetation, and drive out less successful herbivores fromthe forest.
Description : A very large ecosystem on land having distinct type of vegetation and wildlife is called?[a] Biome [b] Biodiversity [c] Biosphere reserve. [d] Ecology
Last Answer : [a] Biome
Description : Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below: 1. Viruses are obligate parasites and cannot be cultured on a synthetic medium 2. The red snow phenomenon observed in some alpine and arctic regions is ... (a) 1, 2 and 4 (b) 2 and 4 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 3
Last Answer : Ans:(d)