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What is the definition of environment?
Environment refers to our surroundings; everything that affects a living organism and that we interact with. It can include both living (Biotic) and non-living (Abiotic) components.
What is the biosphere?
The biosphere, also known as the ecosphere, is the worldwide sum of all ecosystems. It can also be termed the zone of life on Earth, a closed system, and largely self-regulating.
What is environmental science?
Environmental science integrates areas of life, physical, and earth science to study and address problems facing the environment and to implement science-based solutions. It draws on ecology, geology, meteorology, biology, chemistry, engineering, and physics to study environmental problems and human impacts on the environment.
What is ecology?
Ecology is the study of the interactions between organisms and between organisms and their environment.
What is an ecosystem?
An ecosystem includes all organisms living in an area and the physical environment with which these organisms interact.
Test your knowledge of environmental science with this quiz on definitions related to the environment. Covering concepts such as environment, biosphere, biotic, and abiotic components, this quiz will help reinforce your understanding of key environmental terminology.
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