20 Questions
Which of the following is NOT considered a part of the environment?
Animals
What are the major gases that account for 99% of the air?
Nitrogen, oxygen, argon
Which of the following is NOT a part of the hydrosphere?
Mountain
What percentage of Earth's surface is covered with water?
70%
What may happen if natural resources are overexploited?
Starvation for resources
Which of the following is a major component of the environment?
Water, air, and land
What are the three segments of the global environment?
Atmosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere
Which gases account for 99% of the air?
Nitrogen, oxygen, and argon
Which of the following is NOT a part of the hydrosphere?
Information technology
What may happen if natural resources are overexploited?
Starvation for resources
Which term is derived from the French word 'environner' and means surrounding?
Environment
What is the definition of environmental science?
The study of the impact of interaction between different parameters of the environment
Which field has evolved from the integrated use of many disciplines?
Environmental science
What does the term 'environmental science' relate to?
All of the above
What is the nature of environmental science?
Multi disciplinary
Which of the following best defines the term 'environment'?
The combined interaction of social and cultural conditions.
Which of the following is the most accurate definition of 'environmental science'?
The integrated use of many disciplines to study environmental issues.
Which of the following fields has evolved from the integrated use of many disciplines?
Environmental science
What is the primary focus of environmental science?
The application of scientific principles to understand environmental issues.
Which of the following is NOT a related science to environmental science?
Meteorology
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.
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.
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