What is meant by Biotic Components in EnvironmentAll living things depend on their surroundings for food, water, and shelter. All that surrounds living things and affects their growth and development is called their environment. Both living and non-livin…

Management Of Non-Biodegradable WastesAs Non biodegradable wastes like plastic bags, glass bottles, etc., cannot be broken down by decomposers, their disposal poses a big problem. Non-biodegradable wastes can be managed by practicing the concept of 3Rs—…

Why is it important for Plants to Disperse their SeedsSeed dispersal The seed, enclosed in the fruit, needs to separate from its parent plant before it can develop into a new plant. Fruits are adapted in different ways to help in dispersal. But very ofte…

Ecosystems/Communities Vocabulary: limiting factors, ecological succession, symbiotic, parasitism, mutualism, commensalism, pioneer species, climax communityAbiotic FactorsAbiotic factors are those non-living physical and chemical factors which affect t…

Harmful Effects Of Microorganisms In Our Daily LifeHarmful effects of microorganisms can be divided into the following two categories:Causing diseases in human beings, animals, and plantsFood spoilageWe will discuss each of these in detail. Read More: W…

Different Forms Of Water On EarthWater is a natural resource that is vital to the presence of life on Earth. Water exists in abundance on our planet Earth. However, only a very small fraction of it is fit for human consumption. Let us first understand t…

What are Synthetic Fibres and give some ExamplesMost clothing materials or fabrics we use in our day-to-day lives are made from thin, thread-like fibres. Fibres can be either natural or artificial. Natural fabrics have been used for clothing since ancien…

Digestive and Excretory SystemsDigestive SystemThe digestive system, also known as the alimentary canal, consists of many organs. The job of the digestive system is to break down our food into small particles so they are able to diffuse into our cells ea…

Endocrine and Reproductive SystemsCell Membrane Receptors Many cell membranes have receptor molecules on their surface. These receptor sites play an important role in allowing cells and organs to communicate with one another.Hormonal RegulationHormones p…

Circulatory and Respiratory SystemsCirculatory SystemThe circulatory system consists of the heart, blood, and blood vessels. There are three types of blood vessels: arteries, veins and capillaries.The heart is an organ made of cardiac muscle and it acts…