Question

Define ther term Environment

Answer 1

Answer:

A surrounding or a condition where a living organism lives or operates is called an environment

Answer 2

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✒ Environment

1. The term environment has been derived from a French word “Environia” means to surround.
2. It refers to both abiotic (physical or non-living) and biotic (living) environment.
3. The word environment means surroundings, in which organisms live.
4. Environment and the organisms are two dynamic and complex component of nature.

✒ Components of Environment

Environment mainly consists of atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere.

✏ But it can be roughly divided into two types such as :-

(a) Micro environment

(b) Macro environment

✏ It can also be divided into two other types such as :-

(c) Physical environment

(d) Biotic environment

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Let us understand types of Environment in detail.

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1. Micro environment

Micro environment refers to the immediate local surrounding of the organism.

2. Macro environment

Macro environment refers to all the physical and biotic conditions that surround the organism externally.

3. Physical environment

Physical environment refers to all abiotic factors or conditions like temperature, light, rainfall, soil, minerals etc. It comprises of atmosphere, lithosphere and hydrosphere.

4. Biotic environment

Biotic environment includes all biotic factors or living forms like plants, animals, Micro-organisms.

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