Question

Which of the following terms define the prefix ‘eco’?
A. Ecology
B. Environment
C. Adaptation
D. Exchange

Answer 1

Hint: The term eco can be defined as habitat, surrounding, or environment. Adding a prefix eco means the thing or object is not harmful to the environment and is biocompatible. Prefix ‘eco’ refers to products that are sustainable in nature and do not harm nature.

Complete answer: A community which consists of living organisms and nonliving things which interact as a system is called an ecosystem. Both internal and external factors control ecosystems. External factors are also called state factors. The overall structure of an ecosystem is controlled by external factors such as parent material, climate, and topography but are not themselves influenced by the ecosystem. Internal factors that control the ecosystem are root competition, disturbance, succession, shading, and the types of species that are present in the ecosystem. Internal factors not only control the ecosystem but itself is also controlled by the ecosystem. Tansley a British botanist, coined the word ecosystem in the year 1935. A system that results from the interaction between living and nonliving components is called an ecosystem. Living components are also called biotic components and non-living components are also called abiotic components. Factors such as climate, soil, atmosphere, etc are all included in abiotic components as they are not living components. Therefore, the prefix ‘eco’ refers to the environment.
So, option B is the correct option.

Note: The environmental pollution is increasing day by day due to various reasons like urbanization, mining, human activities, etc. In order to minimize pollution things which are eco-friendly should be done to reduce the rate of pollution. The use of eco-friendly products does not harm the environment.