Our Environment
CBSE · Class 10 · Science
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Topics in Our Environment
Ecosystem Components
- An ecosystem consists of biotic components (living organisms) and abiotic components (physical factors like temperature, rainfall, wind, soil)
- Biotic components include producers (green plants), consumers (herbivores, carnivores, omnivores), and decomposers (bacteria and fungi)
- Producers make their own food through photosynthesis using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide
Food Chains and Food Webs
- Food chain shows the flow of energy from one organism to another through feeding relationships
- Each step in a food chain is called a trophic level
- Trophic levels: Producers (1st) → Primary consumers (2nd) → Secondary consumers (3rd) → Tertiary consumers (4th)
Ozone Layer Depletion
- Ozone (O₃) is formed by three oxygen atoms and is poisonous at ground level
- Ozone layer in upper atmosphere protects Earth from harmful UV radiation
- UV radiation can cause skin cancer and damage to living organisms
Waste Management
- Human activities generate various types of waste materials daily
- Biodegradable substances can be broken down by biological processes
- Non-biodegradable substances cannot be broken down by living organisms
Key Concepts
Central concept: Environment and Ecosystem Interactions
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Sources & Official References
- NCERT Official — ncert.nic.in
- CBSE Academic — cbseacademic.nic.in
- CBSE Official — cbse.gov.in
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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