PYQ NEET- Ecology-Ecosystems (Ecology And Environment)
- What is the basic unit of an ecosystem? (NEET 2018)
An ecosystem is a community of living organisms in conjunction with the nonliving components of their environment (things like air, water and mineral soil), interacting as a system. The basic unit of an ecosystem is the trophic level. A trophic level is a group of organisms that occupy the same position in a food chain or food web.
- What are the two main types of ecosystems? (NEET 2018)
The two main types of ecosystems are terrestrial ecosystems and aquatic ecosystems. Terrestrial ecosystems are those that occur on land, such as forests, grasslands, deserts, and tundra. Aquatic ecosystems are those that occur in water, such as oceans, rivers, lakes, and wetlands.
- What are the main components of an ecosystem? (NEET 2018)
The main components of an ecosystem are the biotic components (living organisms) and the abiotic components (nonliving things). The biotic components of an ecosystem include plants, animals, fungi, and bacteria. The abiotic components of an ecosystem include air, water, soil, and minerals.