Chapter 15 - Our Environment: Eco-system and Its Components

Vocabulary flashcards covering the key definitions and concepts from Section 15.1 of Chapter 15: Our Environment.

Ecosystem

All the interacting organisms in an area together with the non-living constituents of the environment.

Biotic Components

The constituents of an ecosystem comprising living organisms such as plants, animals, microorganisms, and human beings.

Abiotic Components

The non-living physical factors of an ecosystem like temperature, rainfall, wind, soil, and minerals.

Natural Ecosystems

Types of ecosystems formed naturally without human intervention, such as forests, ponds, and lakes.

Human-Made (Artificial) Ecosystems

Ecosystems created and maintained by humans, such as gardens and crop-fields.

Aerator

An oxygen pump used to provide oxygen to fish in an aquarium setup.