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The term 'environment' is derived from which language?
The term 'environment' is derived from which language?
- Greek
- French (correct)
- English
- Latin
What does the French word 'Environ' signify, from which the term 'environment' originates?
What does the French word 'Environ' signify, from which the term 'environment' originates?
- Ecology
- Habitat
- Surrounding (correct)
- Nature
Which of the following is considered a biotic factor within an environment?
Which of the following is considered a biotic factor within an environment?
- Soil
- Microbes (correct)
- Air
- Water
Which of the following is classified as an abiotic factor in an environment?
Which of the following is classified as an abiotic factor in an environment?
Which of the following best describes the composition of an environment?
Which of the following best describes the composition of an environment?
Considering both biotic and abiotic elements, which scenario exemplifies a complete environmental system?
Considering both biotic and abiotic elements, which scenario exemplifies a complete environmental system?
How do abiotic factors primarily influence biotic factors within an environment?
How do abiotic factors primarily influence biotic factors within an environment?
In what way do biotic elements most significantly contribute to the abiotic conditions of their environment?
In what way do biotic elements most significantly contribute to the abiotic conditions of their environment?
What demonstrates the interconnectedness of biotic and abiotic factors in an environmental context?
What demonstrates the interconnectedness of biotic and abiotic factors in an environmental context?
How might an increase in human population most profoundly impact the abiotic components of an environment?
How might an increase in human population most profoundly impact the abiotic components of an environment?
Flashcards
Origin of "Environment"
Origin of "Environment"
The word "environment" comes from the French word "Environ", meaning "surrounding."
What is Environment?
What is Environment?
Living (e.g., humans, plants, animals) and non-living (e.g., light, air, water, soil) things in our surrounding.
Biotic Factors
Biotic Factors
Living components of an environment.
Abiotic Factors
Abiotic Factors
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Study Notes
- The word environment comes from the French word "Environ".
- "Environ" means "surrounding".
- Our surrounding includes biotic and abiotic factors.
- Biotic factors include human beings, plants, animals, microbes, etc.
- Abiotic factors include light, air, water, and soil.
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