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What is the definition of an ecosystem?
The living community of plants and animals in any area together with the non-living components of the environment such as soil, air and water, constitute the ecosystem.
What are the two main types of ecosystems mentioned in the text?
- Terrestrial or land based ecosystems
- Aquatic ecosystems
What are some human actions that can disrupt ecosystems?
Over-use, pollution, deforestation, and elimination of keystone species
What are the components that make up the structural aspects of an ecosystem?
Inorganic aspects, organic compounds, climatic regimes, producers, and macro consumers
What are the reasons mentioned for the depletion of natural resources?
Rapidly exploding population and increasing extraction of resources
What are the two main types of ecosystems mentioned in the text?
- Terrestrial or land based ecosystems
- Aquatic ecosystems
What are some reasons for the degradation of ecosystems mentioned in the text?
Degradation occurs due to over-use, pollution, deforestation, and the elimination of 'keystone' species.
What are the components that make up the structural aspects of an ecosystem?
Components include inorganic aspects (C, N, CO2, H2O), organic compounds (Protein, Carbohydrates, Lipids), climatic regimes (Temperature, Moisture, Light), producers (Plants), and macro consumers (Large animals).
What are the concepts associated with an ecosystem according to the text?
An 'Ecosystem' is a region with a specific and recognizable landscape form, controlled by climatic conditions, and based on geographical features such as hills, mountains, plains, rivers, lakes, coastal areas or islands.
What are some human actions that can disrupt ecosystems, as mentioned in the text?
Some human actions that can disrupt ecosystems include over-use, pollution, deforestation, and the elimination of 'keystone' species.
Test your knowledge on the definition and concepts of an ecosystem. Understand the interaction between living and non-living components in various landscape forms such as forests, grasslands, deserts, wetlands, and coastal areas.
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