Our Environment
BIOLOGY · CLASS 10
A journey through ecosystems, energy flow, and our responsibility to the planet.
, What is an Ecosystem?
An ecosystem is the structural and functional unit of the biosphere — a space where living organisms
interact with each other and with their non-living surroundings. Think of it as nature's own
neighbourhood, where every resident and every resource plays a role.
🌿 Natural Ecosystems
Self-sustaining and shaped by nature over thousands of years.
• Forests
• Lakes & Rivers
• Oceans
🏗️
Artificial Ecosystems
Created and maintained by humans. Require regular intervention.
• Gardens
• Crop Fields
• Aquariums
BIOLOGY · CLASS 10
A journey through ecosystems, energy flow, and our responsibility to the planet.
, What is an Ecosystem?
An ecosystem is the structural and functional unit of the biosphere — a space where living organisms
interact with each other and with their non-living surroundings. Think of it as nature's own
neighbourhood, where every resident and every resource plays a role.
🌿 Natural Ecosystems
Self-sustaining and shaped by nature over thousands of years.
• Forests
• Lakes & Rivers
• Oceans
🏗️
Artificial Ecosystems
Created and maintained by humans. Require regular intervention.
• Gardens
• Crop Fields
• Aquariums