Ecology: Ecosystems, Cycles & Biodiversity

Biogeochemical Cycles

• The phosphorus cycle is not a gaseous biogeochemical cycle in an ecosystem.

Ecosystems

• In an ecosystem, the standing crop refers to all the living materials, including both animals and plants.

Biodiversity

• Biodiversity describes the variety of life on Earth and all the natural processes.
• The Amazon rain forest is known as the "lungs of the planet".
• Species diversity is the type of diversity including all different kinds of living things in a certain habitat.
• Conservation of biodiversity outside the natural habitat is called ex-situ conservation.
• Environmental use is not a value of biodiversity.
• Eco-friendly practices are not a cause of biodiversity losses.

Plant Producers

• Plants make their own food, classifying them as producers.
• Photosynthesis is the process where green plants and some organisms use sunlight to synthesize nutrients.

Hotspots in India

• The Central Ghats are not an important biodiversity hotspot in India.

Energy Transfer

• Energy received by organisms during energy transfer is converted into three areas.
• A trophic level describes an organism's position in a food chain.

Ecological Pyramids

• The pyramid of energy is always upright.
• Oceans account for most of the net primary productivity on Earth.

Noise Pollution

• WHO defines noise above 75 dB as noise pollution.

Waste

• Cloth is not considered solid waste.
• Market waste is not considered municipal solid waste.

Environmental Harm

• Harmful materials in the environment are called pollutants.

Water Impurities

• Pollen is not a type of impurity found in water.

Noise

• Noise is defined as undesirable and unwanted sound.

Air Pollutants

• Nitrogen gas is not considered an air pollutant.

Incineration

• Incinerators reduce the volume of waste from 80 to 95%.
• Complete destruction of toxic wastes is possible through incineration.

Landfills

• Landfilling with two liners is called secured landfilling.

Health Care Facilities

• Institutions is not a health care facility.

MSW Characteristics

• pH is not a physical characteristic of municipal solid waste (MSW).

Effects of Water Pollution

• Typhoid is an effect of water pollution on human beings.

Air Pollutants

• Dust is not a secondary pollutant.

Settling Chambers

• Settling chambers collect dust particles larger than 10µm.

Permissible PM2.5 Levels

• The permissible range of PM 2.5 for residential areas is 40 - 60.

Physiological Effects

• Damage to the nerve system is not a physiological effect on human beings.

Radioactive Waste Management

• High-level radioactive waste can be managed through deep burial.

Biodegradable Substances

• Oil is a biodegradable organic chemical or substance.

Municipal Solid Waste

• Municipal solid waste includes domestic, commercial, and institutional waste.

Sanitary Landfills

• Autoclaving is not a component of a sanitary landfill.

Sound Measurement

• The unit of sound is the decibel.

Noise Levels

• The permissible noise level at night in residential areas, as per CPCB, is 45 dB.

Nitrate Removal

• Denitrification can remove nitrates.

Pollutant Removal

• Processes to remove gaseous pollutants by dissolution into a liquid solvent is called absorption.

Fluoride Pollution

• Fluoride pollution mainly affects teeth.

Marine Pollutants

• Sulphur is not a marine pollutant.

Atmospheric Pollution

• The presence of solid, liquid, or gaseous compounds in excess concentration is called air pollution.

Air Pollutants

• Oxygen is not considered an air pollutant.

Natural Pollution

• Automotives are not a natural pollution source.

Coagulation

• The purpose of coagulation is to remove colloidal particles.

Biodegradability

• GIS is not a IT tool used for environment and public health.

Solar Distillation

• Solar distillation involves using solar energy to evaporate water and collect its condensate within the same closed system.

CPCB Head Office

• The head office of the Central Pollution Control Board is located in New Delhi.

Carbon Storage

• Carbon can be stored in organic matter in the form of biomass.

Green Buildings

• A green building is environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout its life cycle.

Hydroponics

• Aeroponics is a form of hydroponics that does not require a growing medium.
• Hydroponics cultivates plants without soil.

Sustainable Packaging

• Maximizing renewable and recycled materials use minimizes environmental damage is sustainable packaging.

Biodegradable Materials

• Mushroom-based packaging derived from mycelium is known for its biodegradability.

Irrigation

• Applying drip irrigation is a water efficient irrigation system

Crocodile conservation

• Madras Crocodile Bank Trust is the first crocodile conservation breeding center in Asia.

Wildlife Week

• In India, Wildlife Week is celebrated between October 1 and 8.

Environmental Protection Act

• The Environment (Protection) Act came into force on November 19, 1986.

Earth's Wobbling

• The slow wobbling of the Earth as it spins on its axis is called precession.

Solar Technique

• Solar desalination is used to convert salt water to fresh water.

Greenhouse Effect

• Water vapor, along with carbon dioxide, is largely responsible for the greenhouse effect.

Vertical Farming

• Vertical farming is also known as Indoor Farming.

Nutrient Film Technique

• Nutrient film technique (NFT) is used in Vertical Farming.

Objectives

• The object of coagulation is To remove colloidal particles

E-Waste Rate

• The rate of E-waste generation increase 5% every year.

ISO

• Iso44000 is a international standard of collaboration and partnership.

Acid Soil

• Acidification of soil is the effect of MSW

E-waste Management

Recycling is a method of E-waste management

Constitutional

• Article 51-A (g) fundamental duties.
• The state shall endeavor to protect the forests wildife Article-48A was added by the Constitution by 42nd
• Formal environmental education represents within the class room.

Pollution Control Board

• To prevent the pollution

The Main of Green IT

• What is the main focus of Green IT?s waste: Reducing GHG emisssions