Why do organisms need water?
Organisms need water for
(i) Cellular processes - as all the processes take place in a water medium.
(ii) Transportation of substances - water is used for the transportation of substances from one part of the body to the other.
(iii) Reactions - All the reactions that occur in the cell or body occur between substances dissolved in water.
How are living organisms dependent on the soil? Are organisms that live in water totally independent of soil as a resource?
You have seen weather reports on television and in newspapers. How do you think we are able to predict the weather?
We know that many human activities lead to increasing levels of pollution of the air, water-bodies and soil. Do you think that isolating these activities to specific and limited areas would help in reducing pollution?
Write a note on how forests influence the quality of our air, soil and water resources.
What are the two things which are essential for all forms of life on the earth?
What is biosphere?
What are the physical components?
What is biotic component?
Does there exist any relationship between the climate and biotic components? If yes, explain with example.
What percentage of oxygen and nitrogen is present in the air?
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