Organisms and Populations
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Organisms and Environment
SubtopicOrganisms and Environment under Organisms and Populations for Grade 12 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
In many lakes and ponds, various species of zooplankton respond to unfavorable environmental conditions by entering a specific stage of suspended development. Identify the term for this stage as represented by 'X' in the process below.
A.Aestivation
B.Hibernation
C.Diapause
D.Migration
- 2.
In addition to temperature and light, which abiotic factor is most critical for the survival of organisms?
A.Soil
B.Water
C.Air
D.Pressure
- 3.
What is the primary source of energy for almost all ecosystems on Earth?
A.Soil
B.Water
C.Sun
D.Wind
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Populations: Growth, Attributes and Age Pyramids
SubtopicPopulations: Growth, Attributes and Age Pyramids under Organisms and Populations for Grade 12 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of the following is true for a population with an expanding age pyramid?
A.Birth rate is higher than death rate
B.Death rate is higher than birth rate
C.Birth rate and death rate are equal
D.The population is decreasing
- 2.
The total number of individuals of a species per unit area or volume at a given time is called:
A.Population size
B.Population density
C.Population distribution
D.Vital index
- 3.
Which phase is NOT part of the logistic growth curve?
A.Lag phase
B.Phase of acceleration
C.Phase of deceleration
D.Infinite growth phase
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Population Interactions (Mutualism, Competition, Predation, Parasitism)
SubtopicPopulation Interactions (Mutualism, Competition, Predation, Parasitism) under Organisms and Populations for Grade 12 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
The association where one species is harmed and the other is unaffected is known as:
A.Commensalism
B.Amensalism
C.Mutualism
D.Competition
- 2.
Many insects and frogs are cryptically colored to:
A.Attract a mate
B.Avoid being detected by predators
C.Absorb more sunlight
D.Thermoregulate
- 3.
Which of the following interactions results in the death of the host organism eventually (though not always immediately)?
A.Mutualism
B.Commensalism
C.Parasitism
D.Competition
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