Why is biosphere important ?

Biosphere is important because life of any kind is possible only in biosphere.
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Describe the characteristics of Savanna biomes.

Savannas are characterised by coarse grass and scattered trees on the margins of the tropics where rainfall is seasonal and wet seasons alternate with dry season. This biome supports the greatest variety of animals, such as zebra, giraffe, elephant, etc.
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What is ecological balance?

Ecological balance is a state of dynamic equilibrium within a community of organisms in a habitat or ecosystem.

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Mention five kingdoms into which different organisms are divided.


The five kingdoms are as under:


i. Monera (Single cell microscopic organisms).


ii. Protista (Unicellular, mainly aquatic organisms).


iii. Plantae (Multicellular photosynthetic plants).


iv. Fungi (Multicellular decomposers).


v. Animalia (Multicellular animal consumers).

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Explain the term ‘Ecological Pyramid’.

1. Each group of organisms occupies a feeding level called a trophic level. The different trophic levels may be represented in the form of a pyramid called ecological pyramid.

2. Man is at the top of the ecological pyramid. The pyramid has a large base.

3. It represents primary producers. From base to the top, the numbers go on deceasing at each trophic level.

4. All green plants and other producers occupy the first trophic level. Herbivores which feed on plants occupy the second trophic level. Carnivores that eat herbivores are at the third trophic level.

5. At each level, the flow of energy is reduced; because only a fraction of energy is transferred from lower to higher level.

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