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What is the definition of environment according to the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986?
What is the definition of environment according to the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986?
- The physical conditions that surround and influence the growth of living organisms
- The sum of water, air, and land and the inter-relationships among them and with human beings, other living organisms, and materials (correct)
- The social and cultural conditions that affect the development of people, animals, or plants
- The study of the environment and its components
What is the origin of the word 'Environment'?
What is the origin of the word 'Environment'?
- Latin word Environ, meaning surrounding conditions
- Greek word Environmentos, meaning natural surroundings
- German word Umgebung, meaning surrounding environment
- French word Environner, meaning encircle or surroundings (correct)
What is the definition of environmental science?
What is the definition of environmental science?
- The study of the environment, its biotic & abiotic components, and their relationships (correct)
- The exploration of environmental technologies and innovations
- The study of environmental laws and regulations
- The analysis of environmental data and statistics
What does the word 'environment' encompass based on its etymology?
What does the word 'environment' encompass based on its etymology?
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What does the term 'ecosystem' refer to?
What does the term 'ecosystem' refer to?
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