Questions and Answers
What is the significance of 'environer' in the term 'environment'?
It means 'neighbourhood' in French.
What is the primary function of the environment according to the passage?
It provides the air we breathe, water we drink, food we eat, and land where we live.
How do human activities impact the natural environment?
Human activities, such as manufacturing and transportation, pollute the air, water, and land, modifying the natural environment.
What is the distinction between biotic and abiotic components of the environment?
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What is an ecosystem, as described in the passage?
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The World Environment Day is celebrated on June 10 every year.
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The term 'environment' originates from the French word 'Environer' meaning 'universe'.
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Ecosystem is a system formed by the interaction of only living organisms with each other.
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Human beings do not modify the natural environment.
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Environment provides only air, water, and food for human survival.
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Study Notes
World Environment Day
- Celebrated on June 5 every year
Environment
- Originates from French word "Environer" or "Environner" meaning "neighbourhood"
- Our basic life support system
- Provides essential elements for survival: air, water, food, and land
Ecosystem
- A system formed by the interaction of living organisms with each other and the physical and chemical environment
- Linked by transfer of energy and material
- Comprises two components: biotic and abiotic factors
Biotic Factors
- The world of living organisms (e.g., plants and animals)
Abiotic Factors
- The world of non-living elements (e.g., land)
Human Impact on the Environment
- Humans modify the natural environment through various activities
- Examples:
- Car fumes pollute the air
- Water is collected and stored in pots
- Food is served in vessels
- Land is used to build factories
- Humans create infrastructure such as cars, mills, and factories, and manufacture containers, altering the natural environment
World Environment Day
- Celebrated on June 5 every year
Environment
- Originates from French word "Environer" or "Environner" meaning "neighbourhood"
- Our basic life support system
- Provides essential elements for survival: air, water, food, and land
Ecosystem
- A system formed by the interaction of living organisms with each other and the physical and chemical environment
- Linked by transfer of energy and material
- Comprises two components: biotic and abiotic factors
Biotic Factors
- The world of living organisms (e.g., plants and animals)
Abiotic Factors
- The world of non-living elements (e.g., land)
Human Impact on the Environment
- Humans modify the natural environment through various activities
- Examples:
- Car fumes pollute the air
- Water is collected and stored in pots
- Food is served in vessels
- Land is used to build factories
- Humans create infrastructure such as cars, mills, and factories, and manufacture containers, altering the natural environment
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Learn about World Environment Day, the origins of the term 'environment', and the components of an ecosystem. Discover how biotic and abiotic factors interact in our life support system.
