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    This module tackles about the different environmental processes, the interaction of human with its

    environment and the range of environmental issues. This would help you to assess the dimension of the
    issues and to consider alternative strategies for its resolution, also to ensure the protection, conservation
    and improvement of the environment and promote economic efficiency in the utilization of our natural
    resources.

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    Our Earth is often compared to a vast spaceship whose life support system consists of the
    communities of organisms that inhabit it, plus the support energy from the sun. These organisms produce
    oxygen, transfer energy and recycle nutrient materials with great efficiency. However, these processes
    would not be possible without the two components; biotic and abiotic. Before we proceed with different
    processes, let us first define the different ecological principles and concepts.

    Environment. It refers to the external forces and conditions acting on an organism or community
    of organisms. There are two types of environment, the natural environment such as terrestrial and marine
    environment. Another is cultural environment, those that are the results of human activities.

    Environmental Science. The study of the environment, the processes it undergoes and the
    problems that arise generally from the interaction of humans with its environment.

    Ecology. It is the study of the relationship between organisms and their environment. This
    relationship involves the interaction with the physical world as well as the interrelationships with the
    number of species and the individuals of the same species.

    Ecosystem. It is a unit consisting of a community of organisms, such as bacteria, plants, and


    animals and the physical environment such as water, air, soil and climate. In other words, ecosystem is
    composed of biotic components (living things) and the abiotic components (non-living things)

    Components of Ecosystem

    Biotic factors:

    ● Producers or autotrophs – includes plants which make their own food through a process called
    photosynthesis.
    ● Consumers or heterotrophs – they cannot produce their own food and dependent on autotrophs,
    such as animals.
    ● Decomposers – they breakdown dead tissue and waste products. They play a very
    important role in the ecosystem because they recycle nutrients. Examples are
    bacteria and fungi.

    Abiotic factors:

    ● Light Climate
    ● Water Fire
    ● Atmosphere Temperature
    ● Ocean

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