Question

1. Differentiate between the physical and the biological environment.
2 Why is the earth called the 'Blue Planet'?
3. Define biosphere. Why is it important for us?
Explain with the help of an example how physical and biological components of the environment are
interdependent.
5.
Explain two ways in which human beings are disturbing the natural environment.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

1

physical environment sustains all the non living things around us like rocks,soil as well as energy,temperature,humidity etc. whereas biological environment sustains all the living things around us such as plants and animals.

2

Planet Earth has been called the "Blue Planet" due to the abundant water on its surface. Here on Earth, we take liquid water for granted; after all, our bodies are mostly made of water. However, liquid water is a rare commodity in our solar system. ... Liquid water covers most of the surface of our planet.

3

So it plays an important role to maintain the ecosystems, that is the life of organisms and their mutual interactions. And biosphere is very important to regulate the climate. Biosphere is important for living organisms because it is termed as the zone of life on earth. And because it is the ecological system of earth.

4

Physical and biological components of the environment interdependent. ... 1, sun is the example of a physical environment and we all are dependent on Sun directly or indirectly for our survival hence we biological component of environment is dependent on sun(physical component).

5

Explanation: The two ways in which the human beings are disturbing the natural environment are : As pollution is increasing the people are using more resources and they are polluting the nature for there needs. Humans are cutting tress and plants for their own needs which leads to deforestation