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Friday, January 27, 2023

Environmental Awareness : Important Questions & Answers

Q. Define the term ecosystem.

Answer: Ecosystem is an interacting system where biotic and abiotic factors interact to produce an exchange of materials between the living and non-living factors. 


Q. Define the term Hotspots of Biodiversity.

Answer: the term “Biodiversity hotspots” can be defined as the regions which are known for their high species richness and endemism.


Q. What is meant by sustainable development?

Answer: Sustainable development can be defined as an approach to the economic development of a country without compromising with the quality of the environment for future generations.


Q. Define the term soil erosion.

Answer: Soil erosion is a gradual process that occurs when the impact of water or wind detaches and removes soil particles, causing the soil to deteriorate.


Q. What are various threats to biodiversity.

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Q. Write a short note on- Forest Ecosystem.

Answer: Forest ecosystem is made of two parts:

1. Non-living or abiotic aspects: It includes the abiotic conditions like mountains, hills, and vegatation or type of soil.

2. Living or biotic aspects: It includes both large and microscopic plants(trees, shrubs, grasses,etc.) and animals (mammals, birds, reptiles,etc) and microscopic animals.



Q. Write short note on Ecosystem and Biodiversity services.

Q. Write short note on - renewable energy sources.

Q. Bio-geographic zones of India.

Q. Explain food web with a neat labelled diagram.

Q. Write a short note on- Deforestation.

Q. Man-wildlife conflict.

Q. In-situ conservation.

Q. Aquatic ecosystem.

Q. Impacts of mining on environment.

Q. Land degradation.

Q. Poaching of wildlife.

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