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Environmental management — Revision Notes
Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · Science
Environmental management revision notes for Maharashtra Board Class 10 Science: 4 topics in quick points. Includes Environment and ecosystem, Food chain.
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Key Topics to Revise
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1. Environment and ecosystem
- Environment is a broad concept. Physical, chemical and biological factors affecting living organisms in any possible way are collectively called environment.
- Environment includes biotic factors and abiotic factors.
- There are two main types of environment: natural environment and artificial environment.
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2. Food chain, consumers, and balance
- Producers like plants are important in an ecosystem.
- Herbivores like deer, goats, sheep, cattle, horses, and camels feed on producers.
- Predators like lion and tiger help prevent overpopulation of herbivores.
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3. Environmental conservation and pollution
- Environmental conservation is necessary because human activities can disturb environmental balance.
- Population explosion, fast industrialization, indiscriminate use of natural resources, deforestation, and unplanned urbanization are major reasons for environmental pollution.
- Environmental pollution means undesirable and unacceptable change in the surrounding environment due to natural events or human activities.
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4. Laws and institutions for environmental protection
- The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 prohibits the use of reserved forest land for other purposes.
- Permission of the central government is compulsory for mining activities on forest-reserved land.
- A person disobeying the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 is entitled to imprisonment for 15 days.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important topics in Environmental management for Maharashtra Board Class 10 Science?
Key topics in Environmental management include Environment and ecosystem, Food chain, consumers, and balance, Environmental conservation and pollution, Laws and institutions for environmental protection. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Maharashtra Board Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Environmental management for the Maharashtra Board Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 45 practice questions on Environmental management. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
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