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Biosphere (Ecosystem) and Biomes

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Geography

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Card 1Biosphere

What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the part of Earth where life exists. It includes all living organisms (plants, animals, microorganisms) and their interactions with the physical environment (air, water, land). It ext

Card 2Ecosystem

Define 'ecosystem'.

Answer

An ecosystem is a community of living organisms (biotic components) interacting with each other and their non-living (abiotic) environment such as water, air, soil, and sunlight. Example: A forest eco

Card 3Ecosystem

What is the difference between biotic and abiotic components?

Answer

Biotic components are the living parts of an ecosystem (e.g., plants, animals, bacteria). Abiotic components are the non-living parts (e.g., sunlight, water, temperature, rocks). Both interact to sust

Card 4Ecological Hierarchy

What is a population in ecology?

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A population is a group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area at a given time. For example, all the deer living in a forest form a deer population.

Card 5Ecological Hierarchy

What is a community in an ecosystem?

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A community consists of all populations of different species living and interacting in a specific area. For example, in a forest, the community includes deer, tigers, birds, insects, and plants.

Card 6Ecological Hierarchy

Arrange the levels of ecological organization from smallest to largest.

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Individual → Population → Community → Ecosystem → Biome → Biosphere. Each level includes the previous one and adds complexity through interactions.

Card 7Biome

What is a biome?

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A biome is a large geographical area with similar climate, soil, and vegetation, supporting characteristic plant and animal life. Examples include tropical rainforests, deserts, and tundra. It consist

Card 8Ecosystem vs Biome

Differentiate between an ecosystem and a biome.

Answer

An ecosystem is a smaller, localized system of living and non-living components interacting (e.g., a pond). A biome is a much larger region with similar ecosystems due to shared climate and vegetation

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