Question : In an ecosystem, the vertical distribution of different species occupying different levels is called ____________.
Option 1: levelling
Option 2: grouping
Option 3: ramification
Option 4: stratification
Correct Answer: stratification
Solution : The correct answer is stratification.
Stratification is the vertical distribution of many species occupying various strata. For instance, in a forest, trees occupy the uppermost vertical strata or layer, shrubs the second, and grasses and herbs the lowermost layers.
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Question : In which of the following ecosystems benthic zone is found?
Option 1: Freshwater ecosystem
Option 2: Saltwater ecosystem
Option 3: Tundra ecosystem
Option 4: Forest ecosystem
Question : Under which strata do trees fall?
Option 1: Second vertical
Option 2: Top vertical
Option 3: Middle vertical
Option 4: Bottom vertical
Question : Which of the following is an artificial ecosystem?
Option 1: Aquarium
Option 2: Biosphere reserve
Option 3: Sanctuary
Option 4: National park
Question : The ratio of the area of two isosceles triangles having the same vertical angle (i.e. the angle between equal sides) is 1 : 4. The ratio of their heights is:
Option 1: 1 : 4
Option 2: 2 : 5
Option 3: 1 : 2
Option 4: 3 : 4
Question : The pyramid of numbers in an aquatic ecosystem is _________.
Option 1: always inverted
Option 2: always upright
Option 3: partially inverted
Option 4: spindle-shaped
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