176. The ...........of a species decribes the tropic function it fills in its environment.

1. 1. Niche

   
   
   

   2. Habitat

   
   
   

   3. Carrying capacity

   
   
   

   4. Biotic potential

   
   
   

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   Correct Option: A

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177. Under optional conditions, the fruit fly (Drosophilia) is capable of producing a new generation every two weeks. This ability is referred to as the ...........of the species.

1. 1. Carrying capacity

   
   
   

   2. Niche

   
   
   

   3. Biotic potential

   
   
   

   4. Optimal yield

   
   
   

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   Correct Option: C

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178. The biome concept illustrates

1. 1. Dominant plant communities

   
   
   

   2. Insect populations

   
   
   

   3. Old field succession

   
   
   

   4. Animal diversity

   
   
   

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   Correct Option: A

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179. ..................is the least influential in determining the distribution of terrestrial biomes.

1. 1. Light intensity

   
   
   

   2. Rainfall

   
   
   

   3. Salinity

   
   
   

   4. Temperature

   
   
   

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   Correct Option: C

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180. Which key person in the promotion of sustainable development and biodiversity issued the following quotation : "the library of life is burning and we don't even know the titles of the books" ?

1. 1. Jacques Chirac

   
   
   

   2. Gro Harlem Brundtland

   
   
   

   3. Fredrick Reinfeldt

   
   
   

   4. None of these

   
   
   

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   Correct Option: B

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