Section A: Fill in the Blanks
Q1-10. Complete the sentences:
- Green plants are called __________ because they produce food.
- Organisms that feed on plants are called __________.
- __________ decompose dead organic matter.
- The flow of energy in an ecosystem is __________ (Unidirectional).
- Ozone molecule contains __________ atoms of oxygen.
- Biodegradable wastes can be broken down by __________.
- Non-biodegradable wastes like __________ persist in environment.
- CFC stands for __________.
- In a food chain, the third trophic level is occupied by __________.
- Full form of UNEP is __________.
Section B: Classify Waste
Q11-20. Identify as Biodegradable (B) or Non-Biodegradable (NB):
- Fruit Peels - __________ (B)
- Plastic Bottle - __________ (NB)
- Old Newspaper - __________ (B)
- Glass pieces - __________ (NB)
- Cotton cloth - __________ (B)
- DDT - __________ (NB)
- Leather belt - __________ (B)
- Metal Can - __________ (NB)
- Jute Bag - __________ (B)
- Polythene Bag - __________ (NB)
Section C: True or False
Q21-30. State True or False:
- Man is an Omnivore. __________ (True).
- Decomposers replenish nutrients in the soil. __________ (True).
- Ozone layer protects us from Infrared rays. __________ (False, UV).
- Energy increases at higher trophic levels. __________ (False, decreases).
- Aquarium is an artificial ecosystem. __________ (True).
- Food web behaves like a single straight chain. __________ (False).
- 10% energy is available to next level. __________ (True).
- Paper is non-biodegradable. __________ (False).
- Sun is the ultimate source of energy. __________ (True).
- CFCs are used in refrigerators. __________ (True).
Section D: One Word Answers
Q31-40. Answer in one word:
- Name the gas formed by action of UV rays on oxygen. __________ (Ozone).
- Which organisms constitute the first trophic level? __________ (Producers/Plants).
- Name a natural ecosystem. __________ (Forest/Pond).
- What percentage of solar energy is trapped by plants? __________ (1%).
- Name the phenomenon of accumulation of chemicals in food chain. __________ (Biomagnification).
- Who proposed the 10% law? __________ (Lindeman).
- Which radiation causes skin cancer? __________ (UV).
- Name a scavenger. __________ (Vulture/Crow).
- Are crop fields natural or artificial? __________ (Artificial).
- Can energy flow back from herbivore to producer? __________ (No).
Section E: Correct Order
Q41-50. Arrange in correct food chain order: (Producer > Primary > Secondary)
- Frog, Grass, Insect. __________ (Grass > Insect > Frog).
- Lion, Deer, Grass. __________ (Grass > Deer > Lion).
- Snake, Frog, Hawk, Grass, Insect. __________ (Grass > Insect > Frog > Snake > Hawk).
- Fish, Phytoplankton, Bird, Zooplankton. __________ (Phyto > Zoo > Fish > Bird).
- Goat, Man, Grass. __________ (Grass > Goat > Man).