Introduction to Environment and Ecosystems

Environment can be defined as One's surroundings which include everything around the organism, i.e. Abiotic (Non-living) and Biotic (Living) environment.

Environment can be classified into two components: Abiotic or Non-living Component (includes Soil, Water, Air, Temperature, Light, Wind, Rainfall, Humidity, etc.) and Biotic or Living Component (includes Flora (Plants) and Fauna (animals) including Man).

Abiotic components in the environment of a carp fish in a pond include Light, Temperature, Water in which nutrients, Oxygen, other gases, and organic matter are dissolved.

<p>Biotic components in the environment of a carp fish in a pond include Microscopic plankton as well as higher organisms like other fish and plants.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The term 'environment' encompasses the sum of all conditions and influences that affect the development and life of living organisms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Any material that can be transformed in a way that it becomes more valuable and useful can be termed a Resource.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Energy, Mineral, Land, Food, Forest, Water, Atmosphere (Air), Plants and animals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Renewable resources have the inherent ability to reappear or replenish themselves by recycling, reproduction or replacement within a given span of time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Forests</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Non-renewable resources are resources that cannot be replenished or renewed within a short period of time.</p> Signup and view all the answers