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Which of the following is NOT considered a part of the environment?
Which of the following is NOT considered a part of the environment?
What are the major gases that account for 99% of the air?
What are the major gases that account for 99% of the air?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the hydrosphere?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the hydrosphere?
What percentage of Earth's surface is covered with water?
What percentage of Earth's surface is covered with water?
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What may happen if natural resources are overexploited?
What may happen if natural resources are overexploited?
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Which of the following is a major component of the environment?
Which of the following is a major component of the environment?
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What are the three segments of the global environment?
What are the three segments of the global environment?
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Which gases account for 99% of the air?
Which gases account for 99% of the air?
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Which of the following is NOT a part of the hydrosphere?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the hydrosphere?
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What may happen if natural resources are overexploited?
What may happen if natural resources are overexploited?
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Which term is derived from the French word 'environner' and means surrounding?
Which term is derived from the French word 'environner' and means surrounding?
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What is the definition of environmental science?
What is the definition of environmental science?
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Which field has evolved from the integrated use of many disciplines?
Which field has evolved from the integrated use of many disciplines?
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What does the term 'environmental science' relate to?
What does the term 'environmental science' relate to?
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What is the nature of environmental science?
What is the nature of environmental science?
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Which of the following best defines the term 'environment'?
Which of the following best defines the term 'environment'?
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Which of the following is the most accurate definition of 'environmental science'?
Which of the following is the most accurate definition of 'environmental science'?
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Which of the following fields has evolved from the integrated use of many disciplines?
Which of the following fields has evolved from the integrated use of many disciplines?
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What is the primary focus of environmental science?
What is the primary focus of environmental science?
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Which of the following is NOT a related science to environmental science?
Which of the following is NOT a related science to environmental science?
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Study Notes
Environment Overview
- The term "environment" is derived from the French word 'environner', meaning surrounding.
Composition of Air
- 99% of the air is composed of nitrogen (78%), oxygen (21%), and argon (1%).
Hydrosphere
- The hydrosphere includes oceans, rivers, lakes, and groundwater.
- Ice caps and glaciers are NOT part of the hydrosphere.
Global Environment
- The global environment consists of three segments: lithosphere (land), atmosphere (air), and hydrosphere (water).
Environmental Science
- Environmental science is the study of the natural world and human interactions with the environment.
- It has evolved from the integrated use of many disciplines.
- The primary focus of environmental science is the interaction between human systems and the natural world.
Importance of Conservation
- Overexploitation of natural resources can lead to their depletion.
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Description
Test your knowledge on the diverse components and interconnections of the environment with this informative quiz. Explore topics such as the abiotic and biotic aspects, water, air, land, and the relationships between living organisms. Gain insights from various disciplines and delve into the significance of the global environment.
