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Q · Basic Ecology and EnvironmentMedium · 45s
Consider the following statements about the Ecosystem: 1. An ecosystem is a functional unit comprising living organisms and their physical environment interacting together. 2. The size of an ecosystem can vary from a small pond to the entire biosphere. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
TopicBasic Ecology and Environment
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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An ecosystem includes biotic and abiotic components functioning together as a unit. Its scale can range from micro (e.g., pond) to macro (e.g., biosphere).
Final Answer: Option C — Both 1 and 2