Environment Science & Ecology
The chapter provides an overview of ecology and its key concepts, including ecosystems, biodiversity, conservation, and climate change impacts. It emphasizes the importance of both biotic and abiotic components in ecological interactions and discusses human-induced challenges such as pollution and climate change. Various strategies and methods for conservation are outlined, highlighting the significance of biodiversity in maintaining ecosystem stability and supporting human well-being.
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What we have learnt
- Ecology studies interactions among organisms and their environment, incorporating both living and non-living components.
- Biodiversity is critical for ecosystem health, resilience, and human support; conserving it requires both in situ and ex situ strategies.
- Climate change has significant and varied impacts on ecosystems and human health, necessitating immediate action to mitigate risks.
Key Concepts
- -- Ecosystems
- Functional units where living organisms interact with each other and with their physical surroundings.
- -- Levels of Organization
- Hierarchy of biological structures ranging from molecules to the biosphere.
- -- Biodiversity
- The variety and variability of life forms on Earth, including gene, species, and ecosystem diversity.
- -- Climate Change
- The long-term alteration in temperature and weather patterns mainly due to human activity, resulting in various environmental impacts.
- -- Conservation
- Efforts to protect and preserve biodiversity and ecosystems through various methods such as in situ and ex situ conservation.
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