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High-quality and comprehensive biology study notes for Class 10 Science Chapter 13 (Our Environment). Fully updated for the latest 2026 syllabus, this document explains all crucial ecological concepts clearly, including ecosystems and their components (biotic and abiotic factors). It provides detailed insights into food chains, food webs, and the flow of energy across different trophic levels (including biomagnification). Additionally, it thoroughly addresses major environmental concerns such as ozone layer depletion (its causes and effects) and effective waste management methods (biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste solutions). Neatly structured to help students maximize their scores in the board exams!

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CLASS 10 SCIENCE - CHAPTER 13 NOTES
OUR ENVIRONMENT
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PAGE 1: ECOSYSTEM & ITS COMPONENTS
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[1.1] ENVIRONMENT KYA HAI?
* Definition: Hamare aas-pass ka wo saara mahool (surroundings) jisme sabhi living
(sajib) aur non-living (nirjib) cheezein shamil hain aur jo hamari zindagi ko
asardas karti hain, use Environment kehte hain.

[1.2] ECOSYSTEM (Paritantra)
* Definition: Ek aisa system jahan sabhi living organisms (plants, animals,
microorganisms) apne aas-pass ke non-living environment (soil, water, air) ke
saath milkar interact karte hain aur ek balance banate hain.
* Types of Ecosystem:
1. Natural Ecosystem (Prakritik): Jo prakriti mein apne aap pehle se mojud hain.
* Examples: Forest (jangal), Lake (jheel), Pond (talab), Ocean (samundar).
2. Artificial / Man-made Ecosystem (Manav-nirmit): Jise insaan ne khud banaya hai.
* Examples: Crop-fields (khet), Aquarium (machhli ghar), Gardens (bageecha).

[1.3] COMPONENTS OF ECOSYSTEM (Ecosystem ke hisse)
Ecosystem ke do mukhy parts hote hain:
1. Biotic Components (Jaivik): Saari zinda cheezein.
* Examples: Plants, Animals, Bacteria, Fungi.
2. Abiotic Components (Ajaivik): Saari nirjib physical cheezein.
* Examples: Air, Water, Soil, Sunlight, Temperature, Rainfall.

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PAGE 2: FOOD CHAIN & FOOD WEB
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[2.1] BIOTIC COMPONENTS KA DIVISION (Kaam ke aadhar par)
1. Producers (Utpadak): Jo apna khana khud banate hain (Photosynthesis ke zariye).
* Examples: Green plants aur Blue-green algae.
2. Consumers (Upbhokta): Jo khane ke liye doosron par depend hote hain.
* Herbivores: Sirf plants khane waale (e.g., Deer, Cow, Rabbit).
* Carnivores: Maans khane waale (e.g., Lion, Tiger, Snake).
* Omnivores: Plants aur maans dono khane waale (e.g., Human, Crow).
* Parasites: Jo doosre zinda organism ke jism par rehkar nutrition lete hain (e.g., Leech,
Cuscuta).
3. Decomposers (Apghatak): Jo mare hue plants aur animals ke jism ko decompose
(galana)
karke simple organic mitti mein mila dete hain. (e.g., Bacteria, Fungi).

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