Abiotic and Biotic
What does "abiotic" refer to in the environment? Give 2 examples.
Non-living components of an ecosystem
Examples -water, air, and soil
What compromises the natural enviroment?
Land, water, air, plants and animals comprise the natural environment.
What are the main components of enviroment?
Natural, Human, Human-made
Define the term "ecosystem"
An ecosystem is a system where living organisms interact with each other and their surroundings.
What is Enviroment?
Whatever you see in your surroundings
What does "biotic" refer to in the enviroment? Give two examples.
Living things in a ecosystem
Examples- Plants and Animals
What are the domains (spheres) of the earth?
Lithosphere, Biosphere, Hydrosphere, Atmosphere
Give me 4 different examples of components of natural enviroment.
Land (Lithosphere), Air (Atmosphere), Living things (Biosphere), Water (Hydrosphere)
Which is not a natural ecosystem?
(a) Desert (b) Aquarium (c) Forest
(b) Aquarium
What is meant by "human environment"?
The human environment refers to surroundings modified by humans, including cities, industries, and infrastructure.
How do abiotic factors influence the survival of biotic organisms?
Abiotic factors like water, air, and soil provide essential resources for biotic organisms to grow and survive.
What is the change in the atmosphere called?
Weather and Climate
What is the significance of air in the environment?
Air provides oxygen for respiration and is essential for life processes like photosynthesis.
It is a system formed by the interaction of all living organisms with each other and with the physical and chemical factors of the environment in which they live, all linked by transfer of energy and material.
What is Barter System?
It is a trade in which goods are exchanged without the use of money.
What happens if there is a change in an abiotic factor like temperature or rainfall?
Changes in abiotic factors can affect the survival of biotic organisms; extreme temperatures or reduced rainfall can lead to habitat loss and food scarcity.
What is the meaning of all the domains of the earth?
Lithosphere - Lithosphere is the solid crust or the hard top layer of the earth.
Atmosphere - The atmosphere is the thin layer of air that surrounds the earth.
Biosphere- The biosphere is a narrow zone of the earth where land, water and air interact with each other to support life.
Hydrosphere- The domain of water is referred to as hydrosphere. It comprises various sources of water
Give 5 components of Human enviroment?
Religion, Community, Educational, Family, Individual, Economic, Political situation (Any Five)
1 Component - 80 Marks
Plants and animals are ______________ on each other.
Interdependent
What is the origin of the word "environment," and what does it mean?
French word - Environer/ Environner (Any 1)
Meaning “neighbourhood”.
Word - 200 Points, Meaning - 200 Points