Environment and Ecosystem — Chapter Summary
Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · Water Security
Summary of Environment and Ecosystem for Maharashtra Board Class 10 Water Security. Part of the Maharashtra Board Class 10 Water Security syllabus.
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Overview
Notice how water, forests, soil, air, animals, and human activity all affect one another. Environment means a balance of biotic, abiotic, geographical, and social factors. Ecosystem means the interaction between abiotic and biotic elements. Food, clothing, and shelter depend on the environment, and
Key Concepts
The environment is a balance
The environment is a balance of biotic, abiotic, geographical, and social factors that affect each other. Plants, animals, sunlight, air, water, land,
An ecosystem is the relationship between
An ecosystem is the relationship between abiotic and biotic elements and their interaction. Even a small watershed or lake can be an ecosystem.
This is the environment formed naturally
This is the environment formed naturally on Earth. It includes water, air, soil, forest, animals, biological elements, climate, and atmosphere. Mahara
This is the environment created by
This is the environment created by humans through settlements, roads, railways, airways, waterways, industries, and other developments.
Grasslands
Grasslands, forests, and deserts are land ecosystems. The forest ecosystem covers about 9.4% of the total surface area of the earth, i.e. about 30% of
Learning Objectives
- Define environment and ecosystem clearly
- Distinguish between natural environment and man-made environment
- Identify land and aquatic ecosystems
- Recognize major forest types in Maharashtra
- Understand why water is essential for ecosystems
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