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Biosphere

Gujarat Board · Class 11 · Geography

Quick revision notes for Biosphere — Gujarat Board Class 11 Geography. Key concepts, formulas, and definitions for last-minute revision.

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Basic Concepts of Biosphere

  • Biosphere is the sphere where life exists on Earth and in the atmosphere around it
  • It includes all living organisms: humans, microorganisms, insects, animals, birds, and vegetation
  • Extends up to 26 km in altitude and several km below Earth's surface
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Types of Ecosystems

  • Two major types: Terrestrial and Aquatic ecosystems
  • Terrestrial ecosystem includes grasslands, arid regions, deserts, islands
  • Aquatic ecosystem includes pond, lake, watershed, river, river delta, sea
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Biogeochemical Cycles

  • Transformation of abiotic elements into biotic elements and vice versa
  • Vegetation absorbs chemical elements through roots and converts to biotic elements
  • Elements transferred through food chain to different organisms
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Food Chain and Energy Flow

  • Energy flow: Sunshine → Green plants → Herbivores → Carnivores → Decomposers
  • Green plants are primary producers (autotrophs) - produce energy from sunshine
  • Herbivores are primary consumers (cow, buffalo, deer)

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