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What does the term 'environment' encompass according to the text?
From an ecological viewpoint, how is the environment defined?
What factors does the term 'environment' encompass?
How may human activities affect the environment?
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What determines the existence, survival, and continuance of an organism according to the text?
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Study Notes
Environment Definition
- The term 'environment' encompasses all living and non-living things that surround an organism, including physical, chemical, and biological factors.
- From an ecological viewpoint, the environment is defined as the sum of all external factors, both living and non-living, that affect an organism's existence, survival, and continuance.
Factors Affecting the Environment
- The term 'environment' encompasses factors such as light, temperature, water, soil, air, and living organisms, including other animals, plants, and microorganisms.
Human Impact on the Environment
- Human activities can affect the environment through pollution, deforestation, habitat destruction, climate change, and overexploitation of natural resources.
Organism Existence and Survival
- The existence, survival, and continuance of an organism are determined by the interaction between the organism and its environment, including the availability of resources, such as food, water, and shelter, and the presence of predators, competitors, and symbionts.
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Test your knowledge of environmental health with this quiz prepared by Dr. Yahya A. Al-Ansi for second-year medical students. Explore the various factors that impact the well-being of living organisms and gain a deeper understanding of the interplay between living and non-living elements in the environment.
