Ecology & Interdependence
Ecology is the intricate study of interactions among organisms and their environment. The chapter explores ecosystems, food chains, energy flow, and photosynthesis, highlighting the significance of interdependence and human impacts. It emphasizes the urgent need for sustainable conservation strategies to protect biodiversity and ensure ecological balance.
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What we have learnt
- Ecology studies the relationships between living organisms and their environment.
- Ecosystems consist of biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) components that interact within a dynamic balance.
- Human actions significantly impact ecosystems, necessitating conservation efforts to sustain biodiversity.
Key Concepts
- -- Ecosystem
- A community of organisms interacting with each other and their physical environment.
- -- Food Chain
- A linear sequence that indicates who eats whom, showing the pathway of energy flow.
- -- Photosynthesis
- The process by which plants and some organisms convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose.
- -- Interdependence
- The mutual reliance between organisms and their environments, crucial for sustaining life.
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