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Ecological Balance

Ecological balance is the equilibrium between living organisms and their environment, maintained through natural processes like the food chain and nutrient cycling. Human activities such as deforestation and pollution threaten this balance, leading to biodiversity loss and climate change. Restoration efforts include conservation, sustainable practices, and individual actions to protect the ecosystem for future generations.

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Ecological Balance

Ecological balance is the equilibrium between living organisms and their environment, maintained through natural processes like the food chain and nutrient cycling. Human activities such as deforestation and pollution threaten this balance, leading to biodiversity loss and climate change. Restoration efforts include conservation, sustainable practices, and individual actions to protect the ecosystem for future generations.

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Ecological balance refers to the natural state of equilibrium between living organisms—plants,

animals, humans—and their environment. It is the dynamic and stable relationship where each
component of an ecosystem interacts in harmony, ensuring the sustainability of life on Earth.

This balance is maintained through natural processes like the food chain, nutrient cycling, and
energy flow. For example, predators keep herbivore populations in check, while decomposers
recycle nutrients back into the soil. Each species plays a vital role in maintaining the health of
the ecosystem.

However, human activities such as deforestation, pollution, overfishing, and urbanization are
major threats to ecological balance. When ecosystems are disrupted, it can lead to problems
like loss of biodiversity, climate change, soil erosion, and food shortages. For instance, cutting
down forests can destroy animal habitats and increase carbon dioxide levels, contributing to
global warming.

Restoring and preserving ecological balance involves conservation efforts, sustainable practices,
and awareness. Planting trees, reducing plastic use, protecting endangered species, and
promoting renewable energy are some of the actions individuals and communities can take.

In conclusion, ecological balance is essential for the survival of all living things. Maintaining it
ensures clean air, fertile soil, stable climates, and the well-being of future generations. It is our
responsibility to protect nature and live in harmony with it.

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