This chapter discusses the conservation of plants and animals, focusing on the importance of biodiversity, the causes and consequences of deforestation, the role of protected areas like wildlife sanctuaries, national parks, and biosphere reserves, the concept of endemic and endangered species, the significance of the Red Data Book, and the need for reforestation.
Animal tissues are divided into four groups: epithelial tissue, connective tissue, muscle tissue, and neural tissue. Epithelial tissue: This tissue serves as a covering or lining for a body part. It has a free surface that is exposed to either a body fluid or the outside environment.
The module describes the journey of the Indian Mission Chandrayaan-3 to the moon, outlining key phases from launch to lunar landing. It highlights the use of various propulsion modules and engines, the pre-launch phase, Earth and Lunar transfer phases, and the moon-centric phase.
Heterotroph is an organism that is unable to synthesize its own food, and therefore, has to rely on other sources, specifically plant and animal matter.
The eye is a sensory organ that detects light and sends signals to the brain through the optic nerve, allowing us to see.
Discover the heart of our ecosystem in this module. Explore the vital roles forests play in our lives and the environment, emphasizing the need for their conservation.
“Water a Precious Resource” module is a comprehensive study on water availability on Earth, encompassing its solid, liquid, and gaseous states. It intricately examines the water cycle, elucidating processes like evaporation, transpiration, condensation, precipitation, infiltration, and runoff.
Crop production and management are essential for ensuring a stable and abundant food supply for a growing population. This involves a series of agricultural practices, including soil preparation, sowing, adding manure and fertilizers, irrigation, protecting crops from weeds, harvesting, and proper storage. Understanding these practices is crucial for successful agriculture.
