Environment Concept Map - Unit 1
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What percentage of the earth's water supply is contained within the oceans?

  • 2%
  • 97% (correct)
  • 71%
  • 1%
  • Which component of the hydrosphere accounts for the least amount of water available for human consumption?

  • Glaciers
  • Ground water
  • Lakes
  • Fresh surface water (correct)
  • What does the lithosphere primarily consist of?

  • Atmospheric gases
  • Living organisms
  • Minerals, organic matter, air, and water (correct)
  • Freshwater bodies
  • What is the primary role of the biosphere in the environment?

    <p>To encompass living organisms and their interactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate percentage of the earth's water that is locked in polar icecaps and glaciers?

    <p>2%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is described as an environment that has been modified by human beings?

    <p>Man-made environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is NOT included in the social environment according to the content?

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

    What is the primary factor that distinguishes the psychological environment?

    <p>Individual's personality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following environments focuses on interactions within society?

    <p>Social environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term best describes the original environment unaffected by human influence?

    <p>Natural environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the psychological environment be best characterized?

    <p>Reflective of individual personality and goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a man-made environment example?

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

    What factors primarily influence the social environment listed in the content?

    <p>Customs and political conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is part of the lithosphere?

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

    What is included in the hydrosphere?

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

    Which of the following best describes the biological environment?

    <p>Plants and animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do environmental studies primarily aim to educate about?

    <p>Understanding environmental issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gas is NOT commonly found in the atmosphere?

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

    Which aspect is part of the solid environment?

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

    How can environmental degradation be reversed according to current trends?

    <p>Through organized and empowered educated communities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element is NOT a part of the biological environment?

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

    Which term best defines the environment as described?

    <p>The interaction between biotic and abiotic components</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the biotic component of the environment include?

    <p>Trees and birds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an abiotic component of the environment?

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

    What is the French origin of the word 'environment'?

    <p>'Surrounding'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best exemplifies abiotic components?

    <p>Land and water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about the environment is incorrect?

    <p>The environment is static and unchanging.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which example represents living biotic components?

    <p>Trees and insects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the biosphere encompass?

    <p>Living organisms and their interactions with the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are biotic components important in an ecosystem?

    <p>They perform essential roles in maintaining ecological balance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of the hydrosphere?

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

    Which statement about the atmosphere is true?

    <p>It absorbs most of the cosmic rays from outer space.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the lithosphere consist of?

    <p>Minerals occurring in the earth's crust and soil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature is associated with the biosphere?

    <p>Interactions between living organisms and the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following roles does the atmosphere play?

    <p>It supports life on Earth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the hydrosphere?

    <p>Contains all types of water resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a function of the atmosphere?

    <p>Saves Earth from hostile outer space environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Environment Overview

    • Derived from French verb ‘enviro’, meaning ‘surrounding’.
    • Environment defined as the collection of physical, chemical, and biological elements that encapsulate us.
    • Includes biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) components, such as people, animals, sunlight, air, and land.
    • Biotic components interact with abiotic components for survival.

    Types of Environment

    • Natural Environment: Unaltered by human interference; includes all living and non-living things.
    • Man-made Environment: Modified by human activity, including infrastructure, utilities, and industries.
    • Social Environment: Encompasses the social, economic, and political conditions individuals live within.
    • Psychological Environment: Reflects personal values, personality, and individual perspectives.

    Structure of Environment

    • Physical Environment:
      • Solid: Lithosphere includes soil and mountains.
      • Liquid: Hydrosphere includes various water bodies such as rivers and oceans.
      • Gas: Atmosphere contains various gases like oxygen and carbon dioxide.
    • Biological Environment:
      • Flora: Includes plants like trees and grass.
      • Fauna: Comprises animals including domestic and wild species.

    Scope of Environmental Studies

    • Educates individuals about complex environmental issues.
    • Empowering educated communities can reverse trends of environmental degradation.

    Segments of Environment

    • Atmosphere:
      • Acts as protective blanket of gases necessary for sustaining life.
      • Shields Earth from cosmic rays and harmful radiation.
      • Permits passage of essential wavelengths for life (UV, visible light).
    • Hydrosphere:
      • Comprises all water resources covering 71% of Earth's surface.
      • 97% of water is found in oceans, 2% in polar ice caps/glaciers, and only 1% is fresh water suitable for consumption.
    • Lithosphere:
      • Outer solid layer of Earth containing minerals, organic matter, and soil resources.
    • Biosphere:
      • The realm of living organisms and their interactions with the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere.

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    This quiz explores the fundamental concepts of the environment as outlined in Unit 1 of the Maharashtra State Board syllabus. Test your knowledge on various environmental topics and their interconnections. Gain a deeper understanding of environmental science through this engaging quiz.

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