NEET Ecology and Environment

Question 1

What is the term for the variety of life on Earth, including genetic, species, and ecosystem diversity?

Accepted Answer

Biodiversity

Answer

Ecology

Answer

Biomass

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Biosphere

Question 2

In a food chain, which organism is always the producer?

Accepted Answer

Green plant (autotroph)

Answer

Herbivore

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Carnivore

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Decomposer

Question 3

What is the greenhouse effect primarily caused by in the context of climate change?

Accepted Answer

Accumulation of CO2 and other greenhouse gases

Answer

Ozone layer depletion

Answer

Deforestation and soil erosion

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Nuclear power generation

Question 4

Which biogeochemical cycle involves the conversion of atmospheric N2 into usable forms by bacteria?

Accepted Answer

Nitrogen cycle

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Carbon cycle

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Water cycle

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Oxygen cycle

Question 5

What is the term for the maximum population size a habitat can sustainably support?

Accepted Answer

Carrying capacity

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Population density

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Biotic potential

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Population growth rate

Question 6

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

Accepted Answer

Stratosphere

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Troposphere

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Mesosphere

Answer

Thermosphere