Environment and Ecosystem Lecture 1
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What is the origin of the word 'Environment'?

  • From the Spanish word 'entorno'
  • From the Greek word 'perioikos'
  • From the French word 'Environner' (correct)
  • From the Latin word 'environs'
  • What is the definition of Environment according to the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986?

  • The inter-relationships between human beings and materials
  • The sum of water, air, and land only
  • The sum of water, air, and land and the inter-relationships that exist among them and with the human beings, other living organisms and materials (correct)
  • The cultural and social conditions that surround us
  • What is the study of Environmental Science concerned with?

  • The study of the environment and its social and cultural components only
  • The study of the environment, its biotic and abiotic components and their relationships (correct)
  • The study of the environment and its abiotic components only
  • The study of the environment and its biotic components only
  • What is the definition of Environment in simple terms?

    <p>The social, cultural and physical conditions that surround, affect and influence the survival, growth, and development of people, animals or plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Environmental Science integrate according to Wikipedia?

    <p>Physics, Biology and Geography</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of environmental engineering?

    <p>Applying engineering principles to protect and enhance the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of environmental studies in terms of natural resources?

    <p>To know the necessity of conservation of natural resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main component of the environment that contains all living organisms?

    <p>Biosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ultimate goal of environmental science?

    <p>To motivate active participation in environmental protection and improvement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key factor that sustains life on Earth?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

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