Basic concepts of ecosystem

Eco-System-An ecosystem is defined as a structural and functional unit of Biosphere consisting of community of living beings and the physical Environment, both interacting and exchanging materials between them. It includes Plants, trees, animals, fish, birds, micro-organisms, water, Soil, and  people. When an ecosystem is healthy (i.e. sustainable) it means that all the Elements live … Read more

Concept of Ecosystem, Structure and Function of Ecosystem

Eco-System-An ecosystem is defined as a structural and functional unit of Biosphere consisting of community of living beings and the physical Environment, both interacting and exchanging materials between them. It includes Plants, trees, animals, fish, birds, micro-organisms, water, Soil, and  people. When an ecosystem is healthy (i.e. sustainable) it means that all the Elements live … Read more

Components of Ecosystem

  The components of the ecosystem is categorised into abiotic of non-living and biotic of living components. Both the components of ecosystem and Environment are same.   Abiotic Components the inorganic and non-living parts of the world.  consists of Soil, water, air, and Light energy etc.  involves a ,large number of chemicals like Oxygen, nitrogen-, … Read more

Biological Weathering

Biological Weathering Biological weathering is the breakdown of rocks and minerals by living organisms. It is a type of Physical Weathering that is caused by the activities of plants, animals, and microorganisms. The following are the subtopics of biological weathering: Root action Burrowing animals Lichens Bacteria Fungi Algae Biological weathering is the breakdown of rocks … Read more

Exogenic Processes

Here is a list of subtopics without any description for Exogenic Processes: Weathering Erosion Deposition Mass wasting Glaciers Groundwater Coastal processes SoilSoil formation Biota Exogenic processes are those that occur at or near the Earth’s surface and are driven by the energy of the sun. They include weathering, erosion, deposition, mass wasting, glaciers, groundwater, coastal … Read more