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What is the term for the process of water constantly moving from one place to another and changing its form?
What is the term for the process of water constantly moving from one place to another and changing its form?
What is the role of scavengers in an ecosystem?
What is the role of scavengers in an ecosystem?
What is an ecosystem composed of?
What is an ecosystem composed of?
What is the term for the growing of trees in areas that once had forests?
What is the term for the growing of trees in areas that once had forests?
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What is the energy from the sun used for?
What is the energy from the sun used for?
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What do omnivores eat?
What do omnivores eat?
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Study Notes
Conservation of Environment
- Using cleaner sources of energy like solar energy, wind energy, and hydropower to reduce pollution.
- Treating sewage and industrial waste water before discharging it into water bodies.
Ecosystems
- Ecosystems are of different sizes and consist of living organisms (biotic components) and non-living things (non-biotic components).
- Biotic components include plants, animals, and microorganisms.
- Non-biotic components include soil, air, sunlight, and temperature.
Food Chains
- Producers are organisms that produce their own food.
- Herbivores eat plants, carnivores eat other animals, and omnivores eat both plants and animals.
- Predators feed on other animals, while scavengers and decomposers feed on dead animals and plants.
Water Cycle
- Water is constantly moving from one place to another and changing its form through the water cycle.
Sustainable Practices
- Reducing the use of chemical fertilizers and using natural substances like manure instead.
- Reforestation involves growing trees in areas that once had forests.
Ecosystem Types
- Terrestrial ecosystems include forests, grasslands, and deserts.
- Aquatic ecosystems include ponds, lakes, and oceans.
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Learn about different ways to conserve the environment, including using cleaner sources of energy, treating sewage, reforestation, and reducing the use of chemical fertilizers.
