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Ecological Pyramids — MCQ Practice

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Q1medium

Which of the following statements about ecological pyramids is/are correct? 1. The pyramid of energy is always upright. 2. The pyramid of biomass can be inverted in a forest ecosystem. 3. The pyramid of numbers can be spindle-shaped in a tree ecosystem.

Q2medium

Consider the following statements regarding the pyramid of biomass: 1. It represents the total dry weight of organisms at each trophic level. 2. It can be inverted in a freshwater lake ecosystem. 3. It is always upright in a grassland ecosystem. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q3easy

Which of the following is the most accurate representation of the functional aspect of an ecosystem?

Q4medium

In a parasitic food chain, which type of ecological pyramid is most likely to be inverted?

Q5easy

The '10% rule' in ecology is primarily associated with which of the following?

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