Definition of Environment
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Question (English)
Environment is defined as:
- Only the air and water around us
- The total planetary inheritance and the totality of all resources ✓ Correct
- Only the forests and wildlife
- Only the man-made surroundings
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
Environment is defined as the total planetary inheritance and the totality of all resources. It includes all the biotic and abiotic factors that influence each other.
Key Points:
- Biotic elements: birds, animals, plants, forests, fisheries etc.
- Abiotic elements: air, water, land, rocks, sunlight etc.
- Environment study involves the inter-relationship between biotic and abiotic components.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- A, C, D: These are only partial components; environment encompasses the totality of all resources, both living and non-living.
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