Environmental Science and Natural Resources Quiz
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Which term is derived from the French word 'Environ' and means 'surrounding'?

  • Biotic factors
  • Abiotic factors
  • Environment (correct)
  • Complex variables
  • What are the four interlinking systems of the natural environment?

  • Biotic factors, abiotic factors, physical elements, and cultural elements
  • Plants, animals, microbes, and humans
  • Atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere (correct)
  • Water, air, land, and living organisms
  • What are the biotic factors in the environment?

  • Physical, chemical, biological, social, and cultural elements
  • Plants, animals, microbes (correct)
  • Human beings, plants, animals, microbes
  • Light, air, water, soil
  • What are the abiotic factors in the environment?

    <p>Light, air, water, soil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the environment consist of?

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    Study Notes

    Environment Basics

    • The term "environment" is derived from the French word "environ", meaning "surrounding".

    Components of the Natural Environment

    • The natural environment consists of four interlinking systems: lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere.

    Biotic Factors

    • Biotic factors are living components of the environment, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

    Abiotic Factors

    • Abiotic factors are non-living components of the environment, including air, water, soil, temperature, light, and nutrients.

    Environment Composition

    • The environment consists of both biotic and abiotic factors, which interact and interdependently shape the natural world.

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    Test your knowledge on environmental science and natural resources with this quiz. Explore the various components of our surroundings, including biotic and abiotic factors, and gain a deeper understanding of the complex variables that make up our environment.

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