ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

SUBMITTED TO:
MARISHA NARULA

SUBMITTED BY:
MANVI VAIDYA
Q. Difference between Ecology, Environment & Ecosystem
Ecology
Ecology is the study of the
eco system.
It is the scientific analysis
and study of interactions
among organisms and their
environment, such as the
interactions organisms have
with each other and with
their abiotic environment.
Ecosystem
Ecosystem is a community
of living organisms (plants,
animals and microbes) in
conjunction with the nonliving
components of their
environment (things like air,
water and mineral soil),
interacting as a system.
Definitions
Environment
Environment etymologically
means surroundings,
provided by the natural world
in which people, plants, and
animals live. Thus,
environment is a complex of so
many things (light,
temperature, soil, water etc.)
which surround an organism.
Q. Difference between Ecology, Environment & Ecosystem

Division

Ecology Ecosystem Environment

R.Misra “defined ecology
as interaction of form,
functions, and factors”.
These three interacting
aspects integrate together to
construct the triangle of
nature.
Form
Nature
Environment has 2
components biotic and abiotic.
Biotic includes - surrounding
plant & animal etc.
Abiotic factors includes- soil,
sunlight, topography, water,
The biotic components of any atmosphere, nutrients etc.
ecosystem are linked as food
chains. Food chains are
interlinked to form complex
food webs. Food webs are
the basic unit of ecosystem
ecology.

Function Factors
Q. Difference between Ecology, Environment & Ecosystem
Ecology
Ecological issues include
population size, diversity,
biological distribution, and
competition between them.
It aims to understand the
process of life, distribution,
adaption and biodiversity.
Ecosystem
Issues like, genetic
modification, increased
carbon footprint, effect on
marine life get covered.
It is important for, Resource
Allocation, reduce pollution.
Learn about the benefits of
environment and judicious
use of Earth's resources
Issues
Environment
It includes issue like
deforestation, pollution, global
warming and climate change
other issues.
Aim
It is the study of internal and
external factors that affect
the environment.
Q. Food web and food chain basic understanding.

Food Chain

A food chain explains which organism eats another organism in the environment. The food
chain is a linear sequence of organisms where nutrients and energy is transferred from one
organism to the other. This occurs when one organism consumes another organism. It
begins with producer organism, follows the chain and ends with decomposer organism. It
has four parts majorly: Sun, Producer, Consumer and Decomposer.

Food Web

Several interconnected food chains form a food web. A food web is similar to a food chain
but the food web is comparatively larger than a food chain. Occasionally, a single organism
is consumed by many predators or it consumes several other organisms. Due to this, many
trophic levels get interconnected. The food web is able to show the proper representation of
energy flow, as it displays the interactions between different organisms.This complexity in a
food web leads to a more sustainable ecosystem.
Q. Food web and food chain basic understanding.

FOOD CHAIN Examples

Q. Food web and food chain basic understanding.

FOOD WEB Examples

Q. Food web and food chain basic understanding.

FOOD WEB Examples

Q. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT two examples.

Clean Development Project India

Clean Development mechanism (CDM) is a way to reduce Green House Gases emissions (i.e. GHGs
emissions) through efficient and sound technologies. It is an opportunity not just for CDM but for long
term sustainable development of the nation. TRAI recommendations on the subject are available in their
website. The Information and Communication (ICT) sector is one of the contributors in global Green
House Gases (GHG) emission. On the basis of current projections, GHG emissions from the Telecom
sector is expected to double by 2020 inspite of innovations to accelerate energy efficiency. The diesel
generators leave large carbon footprints which may cause enormous degradation of the Environment
apart from getting the power at high cost.
Clean Development mechanism (CDM) is a way to reduce Green House Gases emissions (i.e. GHGs
emissions) through efficient and sound technologies. It is an opportunity not just for CDM but for long
term sustainable development of the nation.
Q. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT two examples.

Building Design & Construction

Sustainable building design and construction is the practice of creating structures and using processes
that are environmentally responsible and resource efficient throughout the life cycle of a building– from
selecting the site to design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation, and finally, deconstruction.
Sustainable building expands on and complements the classical building design considerations of
economy, utility, durability, and comfort. Other terms for sustainable building include green building, high
performance building, or sustainable or green construction. Given the extent to which buildings affect the
environment, the opportunities for improvement through sustainable planning, design, construction, and
operations and maintenance practices are significant.
Although an organization may choose to prioritize energy reduction, water conservation, waste
minimization, or any number of individual initiatives, the practice of sustainable building is really about an
integrated approach to planning, design, construction, operations, and maintenance.