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What is the definition of Environment according to Douglas and Holland?
The term environment is used to describe, in the aggregate, all the external forces, influences and conditions, which affect the life, nature, behaviour and the growth, development and maturity of living organisms.
Which of the following is NOT considered a component of the environment?
The _____ is the outer mantle of the solid earth.
Lithosphere
The biosphere includes only human interactions.
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What are the types of environments according to Kurt Lewin?
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Which element is NOT part of the physical elements as described?
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What does the hydrosphere consist of?
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Study Notes
Definition and Importance of Environment
- Environmental Science is a multi-disciplinary field combining studies in chemistry, physics, medical science, life sciences, agriculture, public health, and sanitary engineering.
- Studies interactions in air, water, and soil related to human activities and their effects on biological and physical species.
Literary Meaning of Environment
- Refers to external conditions influencing growth and development of living organisms and their working/living conditions.
- Key questions: What surrounds? By what? Where is it surrounded?
- Focuses on physical components like land, air, and water in supporting life in the biosphere.
Definitions of Environment
- Boring: Environment encompasses all stimuli from conception to death.
- Douglas and Holland: Environment consists of all external forces and conditions influencing life, behavior, growth, development, and maturity of organisms.
Scope of Environment
- Atmosphere: Protective gaseous layer surrounding the Earth.
- Hydrosphere: All water resources, including oceans, seas, lakes, rivers, streams, glaciers, and groundwater.
- Lithosphere: Solid Earth's outer mantle, including minerals in the crust and soil.
- Biosphere: Realm of living organisms and interactions with atmospheric, hydrospheric, and lithospheric elements.
Elements of Environment
- Physical Elements: Include space, landforms, water bodies, climate, soils, rocks, and minerals.
- Biological Elements: Comprise plants, animals, microorganisms, and humans, forming the biosphere.
- Cultural Elements: Man-made components like economic, social, and political aspects that shape cultural environments.
Types of Environments (According to Kurt Lewin)
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Physical Environment: Influences geographical and climatic conditions affecting individuals.
- Example: Color of skin affected by climate (lighter in cold regions, darker in hot regions).
- Physique and working efficiency are also climate-dependent.
- Social and Cultural Environment: Encompasses social, economic, and political conditions affecting individuals.
- Psychological Environment: The mental and emotional context influencing personality formation.
Influences of Physical Environment
- Climate impacts human appearance and adaptation (e.g., skin color based on geographic location).
- Physical conditions can determine productivity and working efficiency.
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Explore the definition, importance, and scope of the environment in this quiz. Delve into how various disciplines intersect to understand air, water, and soil interactions and their effects on life. Test your knowledge on the key components that support life in the biosphere.
