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What does the term 'Environment' mean?
What does the term 'Environment' mean?
- The impact of technological and economic development on the natural environment
- The study of rocks, water, and air
- The sum total of water, air, land, and their interactions with human beings, other living organisms, and materials (correct)
- The interactions and inter-relationships of all living organisms with the physical surroundings
Where does the term 'Environment' originate from?
Where does the term 'Environment' originate from?
- Greek word 'Environ' meaning 'earth'
- German word 'Umgebung' meaning 'surroundings'
- Latin word 'Environ' meaning 'around'
- French word 'Environner' meaning 'to surround' (correct)
What are the two components of the environment?
What are the two components of the environment?
- Water and air
- Physical and biological surroundings of an organism (correct)
- Soil and rocks
- Variety of plants, animals, and micro-organisms
What is the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 related to?
What is the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 related to?
How is environment defined according to the text?
How is environment defined according to the text?
What does the term 'Environment' encompass?
What does the term 'Environment' encompass?
What is the impact of technological and economic development on the natural environment?
What is the impact of technological and economic development on the natural environment?
How is environment defined in the given text?
How is environment defined in the given text?
What are the components of the environment according to the text?
What are the components of the environment according to the text?
What is the origin of the term 'Environment'?
What is the origin of the term 'Environment'?
Study Notes
Definition and Origin of Environment
- The term 'Environment' originates from the French word 'environ', meaning 'surroundings'
- The term 'Environment' refers to the external surroundings in which living organisms exist
Components of Environment
- The environment consists of two components:
- Biotic factors (living components): plants, animals, microorganisms
- Abiotic factors (non-living components): air, water, soil, light, temperature, etc.
Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
- The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 is an act related to the protection and improvement of the human environment
Definition of Environment
- According to the text, the environment is defined as the external surroundings in which living organisms exist
- The environment encompasses all living (biotic) and non-living (abiotic) components that surround an organism
Impact of Development on Environment
- Technological and economic development can have a negative impact on the natural environment
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Test your knowledge about the environment with this quiz. Explore the various aspects of the environment, including soil, water, air, plants, animals, and human interactions. Assess your understanding of the inter-relationships between living organisms and their physical surroundings.
