Question

what is environment.​

Answer 1

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An ecosystem (also called as environment) is a natural unit consisting of all plants, animals and micro-organisms (biotic factors) in an area functioning together with all of the non-living physical (abiotic) factors of the environment.

Answer 2

$\: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \sf \orange{Meaning \: of \: Environment :-}$

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.

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$\: \: \: \: \: \: \sf \blue{Functions \: of \: Environment :-}$

❥ Supply of Resources

The environment offers resources for production.

It includes both renewable and non-renewable resources.

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

❥ Sustains Life

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

It sustains life by providing genetic and biodiversity.

❥ 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.

❥ 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.

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