The biosphere is the part of the Earth where life exists, including the interactions between living organisms and their environment.
The definition of biosphere is :
Asked in HPPSC HPAS Prelims 2010 · Topic: Ecology (Ecology: Definition, Principles, and Levels of Organization)
Show answer
Answer: A. The earth and its atmosphere which is inhabited by living organisms
More Environment and Ecology questions
- Ecology takes into account of :
- Q. 19-21 : Fill in the blanks in the given sentence/paragraph logically using the appropriate set of words from the four options given below the question. 20 Nature is ________ and unchangeable, and it is ________ as to whether its hidden reasons and ________ are ________ to man or not.
- In relation to Environment match the following. (a) Bio‐ (i) Oceans, Seas, River, Lakes etc. sphere (b) Litho‐ (ii) Plants, Animals, Microbes etc. sphere (c) Hydro‐ (iii) Thick gaseous cover sursphere rounding the Earth (d) Atmo‐ (iv) Solid Component of Earth sphere
- "Ecology is the study of structure and function of ecosystem" who defined in 1969?
- Who among the following Scientists coined the term "Ecology" ?
- Which one of the following is the correct sequence about various levels of organization of Biosphere?
- Which of the following best describes the term Deep ecologism?
- Consider the following statements: I. Chlorofluro carbons have been widely used as super coolants in aerosols and insecticides. II. Methoprene is harmful to plants and animals. III. Photobacterium phosphoreum is an example of bioluminescence. IV. Pedology is the study of soil in the natural atmosphere. Find the correct statements