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Which term describes everything that surrounds and influences an organism during its lifetime?
Which term describes everything that surrounds and influences an organism during its lifetime?
- Community
- Ecosystem
- Habitat
- Environment (correct)
Which of the following is LEAST likely to be considered part of an environment?
Which of the following is LEAST likely to be considered part of an environment?
- Internal organ functions (correct)
- Air quality
- Water sources
- Geological formations
What is the original meaning of the French word 'environner,' from which the term 'environment' is derived?
What is the original meaning of the French word 'environner,' from which the term 'environment' is derived?
- To cultivate
- To inhabit
- To encircle or surround (correct)
- To explore
Early human environments primarily consisted of physical aspects. What factor contributed most to the expansion of the environment's scope to include social, economic, and political functions?
Early human environments primarily consisted of physical aspects. What factor contributed most to the expansion of the environment's scope to include social, economic, and political functions?
Which of the following best describes how the concept of 'environment' has evolved over time?
Which of the following best describes how the concept of 'environment' has evolved over time?
Which of the following examples BEST illustrates the 'social networks' component of an environment?
Which of the following examples BEST illustrates the 'social networks' component of an environment?
In the context of environmental studies, how would you classify a newly constructed highway?
In the context of environmental studies, how would you classify a newly constructed highway?
If a harmful algal bloom develops in a lake, which environmental components are MOST directly affected?
If a harmful algal bloom develops in a lake, which environmental components are MOST directly affected?
How does understanding the etymology of 'environment' (from the French 'environner') enhance our comprehension of the term?
How does understanding the etymology of 'environment' (from the French 'environner') enhance our comprehension of the term?
Why is it important to consider both living and non-living elements when studying an environment?
Why is it important to consider both living and non-living elements when studying an environment?
Air, water, and land are examples of what?
Air, water, and land are examples of what?
If a new species is introduced to an ecosystem, impacting existing food webs and species interactions, which aspect of the environment is MOST directly affected?
If a new species is introduced to an ecosystem, impacting existing food webs and species interactions, which aspect of the environment is MOST directly affected?
What represents the proper sequence of environmental expansion, from the beginning to current understanding?
What represents the proper sequence of environmental expansion, from the beginning to current understanding?
If deforestation occurs in a rainforest, leading to soil erosion and loss of biodiversity, which components of the environment are being affected?
If deforestation occurs in a rainforest, leading to soil erosion and loss of biodiversity, which components of the environment are being affected?
Which of the following scenarios shows the effect of passage of time in extending man's environment?
Which of the following scenarios shows the effect of passage of time in extending man's environment?
The environment includes everything that surrounds us, implying what about the relationship of a city and an environment?
The environment includes everything that surrounds us, implying what about the relationship of a city and an environment?
In what context did the environment of early man consist of only physical aspects of earth?
In what context did the environment of early man consist of only physical aspects of earth?
Which of the following factors represents why 'time' is tied to impacting the environment?
Which of the following factors represents why 'time' is tied to impacting the environment?
Which factor is least likely to be affected by the environment?
Which factor is least likely to be affected by the environment?
Which of the following is a correct summarization of what classifies an environment?
Which of the following is a correct summarization of what classifies an environment?
Flashcards
What is environment?
What is environment?
Everything that surrounds or affects an organism during its lifetime.
What does the environment include?
What does the environment include?
The environment includes everything that surrounds us, both living and non-living things.
Origin of 'environment'?
Origin of 'environment'?
The word 'environment' is derived from the French word 'environner,' meaning to encircle or surround.
Early environment consisted of?
Early environment consisted of?
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How has man extended his environment?
How has man extended his environment?
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Study Notes
- The environment is everything that surrounds or affects an organism during its lifetime, collectively known as its environment.
- The environment includes all things that surround us, both living and non-living, such as air, water, land, social networks, etc.
- The word "environment" comes from the French word "environner," which means to encircle or to surround.
- In the early days, the environment consisted of only physical aspects of the planet, such as land (lithosphere), air (atmosphere), and water (hydrosphere), along with biotic communities.
- With the passage of time and the advancement of society, humans expanded their environment to include their social, economic, and political functions as well.
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