Question

Artificial ecosystem are :

• A. The ecosystems that are created and maintained by man.
• B. The ecosystem made by the addition of energy and planned manipulation with a natural balance.
• C. Corp lands, orchards, gardens, aquariums, greenhouses etc., are examples for artificial ecosystems.
• D. All of these

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

All of these

Answer 2

An ecosystem is 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. 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 or artificial ecosystems. These are the ecosystems that are maintained by the man with certain manipulation.

So, the correct option is (D): All of these.