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The document outlines an experiment aimed at differentiating between natural and managed ecosystems using Google Earth/Map. It defines natural ecosystems as self-sustaining environments like forests and lakes, while managed ecosystems require human intervention, such as agricultural fields and zoos. The comparison highlights differences in biodiversity, food chains, and nutrient cycles, concluding that both ecosystem types are essential for a sustainable environment.

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AEC EvS Practical2

The document outlines an experiment aimed at differentiating between natural and managed ecosystems using Google Earth/Map. It defines natural ecosystems as self-sustaining environments like forests and lakes, while managed ecosystems require human intervention, such as agricultural fields and zoos. The comparison highlights differences in biodiversity, food chains, and nutrient cycles, concluding that both ecosystem types are essential for a sustainable environment.

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Environmental Science Ability Enhancement Course (AEC-I)

Experiment No. 2

AIM:

Differentiate of natural and managed ecosystems using Google Earth/Map.

INTRODUCTION:

“Ecosystem is a structural and functional unit of biosphere consisting of community


of living beings and the physical environment, both interacting and exchanging
materials between them.”

There are different types of ecosystems based on different climates, habitats and life forms. This
means that ecosystems can typically be divided into hundreds and thousands of smaller systems.
However, all such types generally fall into;

1. Natural Ecosystem and


2. Managed (Artificial/Man-made) Ecosystem.

Further, both natural and managed ecosystems are belongs into Terrestrial and Aquatic
Ecosystems.

Natural Ecosystem:
A natural ecosystem is an interaction between the environment and the organisms living in the
environment. It occurs naturally in nature and requires no human activity for its functioning.
Examples: Forests, Grasslands, Deserts, Lakes and Rivers etc.

Artificial (Man-made/ Managed) Ecosystem:


Managed ecosystems are human-made structures where biotic and abiotic components are made
to interact with each other for survival. It is not self-sustaining without human help.
Examples: Aquariums, Agriculture fields and Zoos, etc.

OBJECTIVE:
1. To know the different between natural and managed ecosystems.

MATERIALS AND METHOD:


Google Earth/ Google Map

RESULT AND DISCUSSION:

Natural Ecosystem Managed Ecosystem


Jim Corbett National Park Sethi Agricultural Land and Farm
29.530038, 78.774632 28.612671, 76.918307
 Total Forest Area: 1318.54 km2.  Total Forest Area: 2 acres (9150 sq yards).
 Core Area: 520 km2.  Core Area: Not Applicable.
 Type of Forest: Dense moist deciduous forest  Type of Forest: Agricultural land and farm.
 Rivers: Kosi and Ramganga.  Rivers: Not Applicable.
 Hills: Nainital, Bhimtal, Naukichital, Rishikesh,  Hills: Not Applicable.
Sattal.  Temperature: 2oC to 40oC.
 Temperature: 8oC to 40oC.  Annual Rainfall: 339mm.
 Annual Rainfall: 1133mm.  Flora: Wheat, Berseem, Mustard, Flowers,
 Flora: Sal, Haldu, Peepal, Rohini, Mango, Teak, Vegetable, Oil seed and other vegetation etc.

Dr. Moirangthem Jiban Singh, M. Sc., PGDIS, Ph.D


Assistant Professor in Dept. of Environmental Science, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi
Environmental Science Ability Enhancement Course (AEC-I)

Silver Oak, Eucalyptus, Jacaranda and  Fauna: Nilgai, Rabbit, Wild Boar, Squirrel and
Bottlebrush. Rodent, Insects, some Termites and Millipedes,
 Fauna: Langurs, Sloth Bears, Asiatic Black Mongooses, Frogs, Snaks, Peacocks, Birds and
Bears, Mongooses, Wild Cats, Elephants, Wild Lizards etc.
Boars, Chitals (spotted deer), Barking Deer and
Nilgai.
 It can survive on its own.  It needs human assistance to flourish.
 It has a vast genetic diversity.  Since it is human-made, it has very limited
genetic diversity.
 It has a high chance of evolution as they learn to  It has a very low chance of evolution.
adapt to their surroundings.
 The food chain is long and complex.  Food chains are short and usually incomplete.
 The nutrient cycles are complete.  The nutrient cycles are always incomplete.

Natural Ecosystem Managed Ecosystem


Jim Corbett National Park Sethi Agricultural Land and Farm
29.530038, 78.774632 28.612671, 76.918307

Figure 1: Difference between and Natural Managed Ecosystems.

CONCLUSION:
Natural and managed ecosystems are differing in many aspects, but both of them are equally
crucial aspects of sustainable environment.

Dr. Moirangthem Jiban Singh, M. Sc., PGDIS, Ph.D


Assistant Professor in Dept. of Environmental Science, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi

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