Types of Ecosystem1. Natural Ecosystem

Eg: A Pond, forest, Lakes, etc.

2. Artificial Ecosystem

Eg: An aquarium, garden, etc.

Components of Ecosystem

1. Biotic

All the living things like plants, animals, microorganisms, Human beings, etc. are called biotic components of ecosystem.

2. Abiotic

All the physical factors like temperature, rainfall, wind, soil, minerals, etc. are called abiotic components of ecosystem.

The sequence of living organisms in a community in which one organism consumes another organism to transfer food energy is called a food chain.

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UV Rays

The ozone layer is being damaged by the use of chemicals like Chloro Fluoro Carbons (CFCs) used in refrigerators and fire extinguishers. So the use of CFCs is now being reduced to protect the ozone layer.