Question

Name the following:
(a) Constituents of the biosphere
(b) Biotic constituents of soil
(c) Fossil fuel
(d) Inert gases in air
(e) Gases that are harmful to the ozone layer

Answer 1

The water which is found under the ground within the spaces of soil and cracks of rocks and sand is known as Groundwater.

This stored water flows slowly as per the geological formations of the rocks, soils and sand. This is also called as aquifers.

This is an integral part of water cycle and is found in two speicific zones known as saturated and unsaturated zones.

As per the current researches this groundwater is drying up rapidly.

Answer 2

a)     Constituents of the biosphere are hydrosphere, atmosphere and lithosphere.

B) Biotic constitutes are the living elements which form the ecosystem. Some of the biotic constitutes are animals, fungi, bacteria and plants.

d) Helium and radon are the inert gases in air.

e) Gases that are harmful to the ozone layer are Chlorofluorocarbons and halogenated ozone depleting substances.