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Biosphere Biosphere is part of the earth where we exist. It consists of a highly integrated and interacting zone comprised of atmosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere. Biosphsre is absent in extremes of the north and south poles, highest mountains and deepest oceans. As it is hostile conditions that do not support life. The biosphere is the … Read more
The UN General Assembly proclaimed 2021-30, as the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. It calls for the protection and revival of ecosystems around the world for the benefit of nature, animals, and humans. Definition Ecosystem restoration is the process of assisting the recovery of a degraded, damaged ecosystem. The Basic principle behind this is protecting … Read more
Decomposers in African Rainforest include termites, slugs, scorpions, worms, and fungi. These creatures thrive on the forest floor. The organic matter that falls from the trees onto the floor is broken down into nutrients by these creatures. Important of those are termites and leaf cutter ants. Between these termites are the more dominant decomposers.
Decomposers in Africa Decomposers are a critical component of the African ecosystem, playing a vital role in nutrient cycling and the overall health of the environment. These unsung heroes of the food web break down dead organic matter, recycling essential nutrients back into the soil and fueling the growth of plants. They are found in … Read more
No, Hyenas are Scavengers. Hyenas are a special type of carnivore and it is a scavengers. Also, most hyenas are also hunters. Decomposers are the one that breaks down organic matter and make it available to the producers and complete the food cycle. Examples of decomposers are bacteria, fungi, and termites. Whereas Hyenas are Scavengers, … Read more
Food web in the savanna The savanna is one of the most fascinating biomes on Earth, with endless grasslands, scattered trees, and a vibrant mix of wildlife. Stretching across regions like the African Serengeti, South America’s Llanos, and Australia’s tropical grasslands, it supports a diverse savanna food web that is both beautiful and complex. From … Read more
Australian savanna is a tropical region in the North of Australia which is defined by the tropical climate. This is a landscape is made of small trees, shrubs, and grasses covering the ground. This Australian Savanna is called Australian Rangelands. This vast savanna sweeps across more than 1.5 million square kilometers and is one of … Read more
The elephant grass adapted and incorporated shallow roots that help in the advanced absorption of water quickly and in huge amounts. The elephant grass is tall grasses that came to Africa in 1913 and it grows in dense clumps which a height up to 10 feet tall. It grows in the savanna in Africa along … Read more
Soil pollution definition Soil pollution is the degradation of land due to the disposal of waste on land. Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 Any substance (solid, liquid or gaseous) that is discharged, emitted or deposited in the environment in such a way that it alters the environment causes land pollution Types of Soil … Read more
Noise pollution is an invisible danger, that cannot be seen but it is considered to be a disturbing sound that affects the health of humans and other organisms. Definition“Noise pollution is unwanted or excessive sound that can have deleterious effects on human health and environmental quality. Noise pollution is commonly generated by many factories. It … Read more