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3. Explain the term environment. Include
explanations and components of the
three different types of environments
that make up the environment as a
whole. 18.
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- the complex of physical, chemical, and biotic factors (such as climate, soil, and living things) that act upon an organism or an ecological community and ultimately determine its form and survival.
Answer:
In simple words, environment is defined as the natural world in which people, animals and plants live.
Four Components of Environment
The four major components of environment include lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere, corresponding to rocks, water, air and life respectively.
Lithosphere is the outermost layer of earth called crust, which is made of different minerals.
Hydrosphere comprises of all forms of water bodies on earth including oceans, seas, rivers, lakes, ponds, streams etc. It covers 70% of earth’s surface.
Atmosphere is gaseous layer enveloping the Earth. The atmosphere with oxygen in abundance is unique to Earth and sustains life.
Biosphere refers to all the regions on Earth where life exists. The ecosystems that support life could be in soil, air, water or land.