Question

What is environment ​

Answer 1

The natural environment encompasses all living and non-living things occurring naturally, meaning in this case not artificial. The term is most often applied to the Earth or some parts of Earth. This environment encompasses the interaction of all living species, climate, weather and natural resources that affect human survival and economic activity.[1] The concept of the natural environment can be distinguished as components

Answer 2

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⚽ What is environment ?

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✨ The environment can be defined as a sum total of all the living and non-living elements and their effects which influence human life. While all living or biotic elements are animals, plants, forests, fisheries, and birds, etc. The non-living or abiotic elements include water, land, sunlight, rocks, and air, etc.

Functions of Environment ;-

(1) Supply of Resources

• The environment offers resources for production.

• It includes both renewable and non-renewable resources.

Example: Wood for furniture, soil, land, etc.

(2) Sustains Life

• The environment includes the sun, soil, water, air which are essential for human life.

• It sustains life by providing genetic and biodiversity.

(3) Assimilation of Waste

• Production and consumption activities generate waste.

• This occurs mostly in the form of garbage.

• The environment helps in getting rid of the garbage.

(4) Enhances Quality of Life

• Environment enhances the quality of life.

• Man enjoys natural beauty like rivers, mountains, deserts, etc.

• These add to the quality of life.