Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Ecosystem

Question:

Which one of the following is not an example of terrestrial ecosystem?

Options:

Forest

Grassland

Estuaries

Deserts

Correct Answer:

Estuaries

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Estuaries

An ecosystem can be visualised as a functional unit of nature, where living organisms interact among themselves and also with the surrounding physical environment. Ecosystem varies greatly in size from a small pond to a large forest or a sea. Many ecologists regard the entire biosphere as a global ecosystem, as a composite of all local ecosystems on Earth. Since this system is too much big and complex to be studied at one time, it is convenient to divide it into two basic categories, namely the terrestrial and the aquatic. Forest, grassland and desert are some examples of terrestrial ecosystems; pond, lake, wetland, river and estuary are some examples of aquatic ecosystems. Crop fields and an aquarium may also be considered as man-made ecosystems.