Chapter 2: Natural, Man-modified, and Man-made Environment

Question 1

the study of the interactions between humans and the environment. The environment, which can be broadly categorized into natural, man-modified, and man-made environments, plays a critical role in shaping the life processes on Earth.

Answer 1

Environmental science

Question 2

three pillars of sustainability

Answer 2

Environment
Economic
Social

Question 3

it refers to the naturally produced
physical surroundings on which we are entirely dependent in all our activities. The various uses to which these surroundings are put for economic ends

Answer 3

environmental functions.

Question 4

Components of the Environment

Answer 4

Hydrosphere
Atmosphere
Biosphere
Lithosphere

Question 5

TYPES OF ENVIRONMENTS

Answer 5

Natural Environment
Man-modified Environment
Man-made Environment

Question 6

Ocean, lakes/ponds, rivers, forest, grasslands, deserts etc.

Answer 6

Natural Environment

Question 7

Orchards, plantations, sanctuaries, parks

Answer 7

Man-modified Environment

Question 8

Industries, cities, towns, crop fields, artificial lakes, dams

Answer 8

Man-made Environment