12 Questions
What is the literal meaning of 'ecology'?
Study of the home of nature
How is ecology defined?
Relationship of living organisms with each other and their environment
In what way did primitive societies engage with ecology?
By having an intimate knowledge of the environment for survival
Which ancient Indian texts contain references to ecological concepts?
The Vedas, the Samhitas, the Brahmanas, and the Aranyakas-Upanishads
What kind of knowledge did people in ancient Indian society have about plant and animal ecology?
Advanced knowledge
How are organisms influenced by their environment according to ecology?
They are moulded by their environment
What does Charaka-Samhita mention as indispensable for life?
Air, land, water, and seasons
How is the term 'environment' defined?
The sum total of living and non-living components surrounding an organism
Which components make up the abiotic part of the environment?
Energy, radiation, temperature & heat flow
What is included in the biotic part of the environment?
Green plants, non-green plants, decomposers
Why is it mentioned that the environment is not static?
Because both biotic and abiotic factors are in flux
What makes up the external environment of a fish in a pond?
Light, temperature, dissolved nutrients, oxygen, gases
Explore the scientific study of the relationship between living organisms and their environment. Learn about how organisms are shaped by their surroundings and how they interact with environmental resources like energy flow and mineral cycling.
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