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What does the word 'Environment' mean?
What does the word 'Environment' mean?
To encircle or surround
What are the components included in the definition of environment?
What are the components included in the definition of environment?
Water, air, land, and their interrelationship
Ecology is the study of the interrelationship between living organisms and their physical environment.
Ecology is the study of the interrelationship between living organisms and their physical environment.
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What does the term 'Ecosystem' combine?
What does the term 'Ecosystem' combine?
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What is the focus of environmental studies?
What is the focus of environmental studies?
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Which disciplines are integrated within environmental studies? (Select all that apply)
Which disciplines are integrated within environmental studies? (Select all that apply)
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Name one aspect of environmental studies' scope.
Name one aspect of environmental studies' scope.
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What helps to understand the socio-economic aspects in environmental studies?
What helps to understand the socio-economic aspects in environmental studies?
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What is a global nature of environmental studies?
What is a global nature of environmental studies?
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Study Notes
Environment Studies
- Environment is derived from the French word "Environner" meaning to surround or encircle.
- Environment: Everything that surrounds an organism, including both living and non-living things.
- Environment is the sum total of water, air, land, and their interrelationships with humans, other living organisms, and property.
Parts of the Environment
- Biotic: All living organisms including plants, animals, and microorganisms.
- Abiotic: All non-living components such as temperature, humidity, water, soil, minerals, and gases.
Ecology
- Ecology comes from the Greek words "oikos" (house, habitation, place of living) and "logos" (study).
- Ecology is the study of relationships between living organisms and their physical and biological environments.
Ecosystem
- Ecosystem: An interacting and interdependent complex made up of both the environment and communities of living organisms within it.
- Ecosystem: A community of interdependent organisms along with their physical environment.
Environmental Studies
- Environmental Studies: A scientific study of our environment and our place within it.
- Environmental Studies: Deals with all issues that affect living beings.
- Environmental Studies: Study of Earth, air, water, living organisms, and humans, and their impact on the environment.
Multidisciplinary Nature of Environmental Studies
- Environmental Studies combines physical, chemical, biological sciences, geology, mathematics, sociology, and more.
- Branches of biology including botany, zoology, microbiology, genetics, and biochemistry contribute to understanding biotic components and interactions.
- Basic concepts of physics, chemistry, geology, atmospheric sciences, and oceanography are crucial to understanding the physical and chemical structure of biotic components and energy flow.
- Mathematics, statistics, and computer science are valuable tools for environmental modeling and management.
- Sociology and Economics are critical for understanding socio-economic connections to developmental activities.
Scope of Environmental Studies
- Natural resources: Conservation, management, and their sustainable use.
- Ecology and biodiversity: Study of ecosystems and the variety of life within them.
- Environmental pollution and control: Understanding and mitigating pollution of air, water, and soil.
- Social issues related to development and the environment: Examining the social impacts of environmental changes and solutions.
- Human population and the environment: Exploring the relationship between population growth and environmental pressures.
Importance of Environmental Studies
- Environmental Studies addresses crucial issues like safe drinking water, hygiene, clean air, fertile land, healthy food, and sustainable development.
- Environmental Studies contributes to solving global environmental challenges.
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This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of Environment Studies, exploring key terms such as biotic and abiotic components, as well as the definition and significance of ecology and ecosystems. Test your knowledge on how living organisms interact with their surroundings and the various elements that make up our environment.
