Environmental Science Fundamentals
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What is the definition of environment as per the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986?

  • The physical conditions that surround and influence the growth of people, animals, or plants
  • The sum of water, air, and land and the inter-relationships that exist among them and with the human beings, other living organisms and materials (correct)
  • The study of the environment and its components
  • The social and cultural conditions that affect the survival of living organisms
  • What is the origin of the word 'Environment'?

  • Spanish word Entorno, meaning ecological balance
  • Greek word Environs, meaning natural surroundings
  • French word Environner, meaning encircle or surroundings (correct)
  • Latin word Environ, meaning surrounding conditions
  • What is environmental science?

  • The study of the environment, its biotic & abiotic components & their relationship (correct)
  • The analysis of environmental impact assessments
  • The study of human impact on the environment
  • The study of environmental policies and regulations
  • What does the term 'ecosystem' refer to?

    <p>The various components and types of ecological systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does environment encompass, based on its etymology?

    <p>Social, cultural and physical conditions that surround, affect and influence the survival, the growth, and the development of people, animals or plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

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