In this post, I shall discuss a few basic terms related to Environment and Ecology. As you all know, this subject is getting much importance now a days. Almost every job exam right from clerical cadre recruitment of IBPS to UPSC to SSC CGL contains some questions on this topic. Biodegradable : This refers to materials that can disintegrated by bacteria, fungi or any other biological means. In general, biodegradable materials are organic materials that serve as nutrient to microorganisms. Examples : Paper towels, newspaper, cardboard box etc. Biome : It is a collection of plants and animals having common characteristics because of similar climates. It can be found over a vast range of a geographical location. Biosphere : This refers to all the living matters on this planet. Ecology : Ecology is the subject that deals with how organisms interact with their environments. Ecosystem : This refers to the system consisting of interacting organisms and biotopes(non-livin...
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