Chapter 12: How Nature Works in Harmony - Solutions

Chapter 12: How Nature Works in Harmony - Solutions

```html How Nature Works in Harmony: Solutions Chapter 12: How Nature Works in Harmony - Solutions Question 1 Refer to the given diagram (Fig. 12.19) and select the wrong statement. (i) A community is larger than a population. (ii) A community is smaller than an ecosystem. (iii) An ecosystem is part of a community. Answer: The wrong statement is: (iii) An ecosystem is part of a community. Explanation: An ecosystem is larger and includes several communities. Question 2 A population is part of a community. If all decomposers suddenly disappear from a forest ecosystem, what changes do you think would occur? Explain why decomposers are essential. Answer: If decomposers vanish: Dead plants & animals will accumulate. Nutrient recycling will stop. Soil fertility will decrease. Plants will not get nutrients. Herbivores will decline. Carnivores will decline. Decomposers are essential because they recycle nutrients and maintain soil health. Question 3 Selvam from Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, shared that his…