Understanding the Concept of Environment
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What is the dictionary meaning of the word 'environment'?

  • The planet's life-support systems for all forms of life
  • Interaction and interdependency of living and non-living components
  • Surrounding; external conditions influencing development or growth of people, plants or animals (correct)
  • Circumstances or conditions that surround an organism or group of organisms
  • What does the term 'environment' refer to, according to the passage?

  • The planet's life-support systems for us and for all other forms of life
  • The sum total of abiotic and biotic conditions influencing the response of a particular organism
  • The sum total of conditions which surround man at a given point of time and space
  • All of the above (correct)
  • What is the immediate surrounding of a living organism composed of?

  • All sorts of non-living components
  • All sorts of living components
  • All sorts of non-living and living components (correct)
  • None of the above
  • What is the relationship between the living and non-living components in any geographical area?

    <p>They have significant influence over each other</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is another term used to describe the environment, according to the passage?

    <p>Both solar capital and earth capital</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the environment create for living organisms, including humans?

    <p>Favorable conditions for their existence and growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of the environment, according to the passage?

    <p>Emotional conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the origin of the word 'environment'?

    <p>The French word 'environner', meaning to encircle or surround</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a component of the environment?

    <p>Emotional conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the passage?

    <p>To define the term 'environment' and its components</p> Signup and view all the answers

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