Question

Differentiate between an agroecosystem and a forest ecosystem.

Answer 1

Sr. No.	Agroecosystem	Forest Ecosystem
1.	Agroecosystems are man-made ecosystems.	Forest ecosystems are natural ecosystems.
2.	These ecosystems are maintained artificially by man.	They operate as self-regulating systems without much interference.
3.	The addition of energy and planned manipulations disturb the natural balance regularly.	Natural balance is sustained without planned manipulations.
4.	There is regular disturbance due to human activities.	There is little or no direct interference by humans.
5.	They depend on human intervention for their maintenance.	They maintain equilibrium by natural ecological processes.
6.	Example: A farm land where crops are grown under human control.	Example: A forest area where trees, animals, and microorganisms coexist naturally.