CHAPTER 2 : UNDERSTANDING THE NATURAL and MAN-MADE ENVIRONMENTS

Question 1

Sustainable
Development

Answer 1

Economy, Environment, Society

Question 2

Responsible Human
Interaction with the Environment

Answer 2

learn, value, protect

Question 3

different components of the
environment

Answer 3

lithosphere, hydrosphere,
atmosphere, and biosphere

Question 4

Learn about the different components of the
environment, including the lithosphere, hydrosphere,
atmosphere, and biosphere. This includes understanding
the interactions between living and nonliving things.

Answer 4

Learn

Question 5

Recognize the vital role of the environment in
sustaining life. Appreciate the interconnectedness of all living things and their dependence on natural resources.

Answer 5

Values

Question 6

Practice sustainable resource management, minimizing
waste, and reducing pollution to protect the
environment for future generations. Support initiatives
promoting conservation and responsible use of natural
resources.

Answer 6

Protect

Question 7

structure of atmosphere

Answer 7

troposphere
stratosphere
measosphere
thermosphere
ionosphere
exosphere

Question 8

composition of atmosphere

Answer 8

Gases, Particulate matter, water vapours

Question 9

functions of the composition of the atmosphere

Answer 9

weather changes, temperature regulation, protection from UV rays

Question 10

what are the 3 layers of Earth’s lithosphere

Answer 10

crust, mantle, core

Question 11

types of rocks in Earth’s crust

Answer 11

igneous rocks, sedimentary rocks, metamorphic rocks

Question 12

types of rocks in Earth’s crust

Answer 12

igneous rocks, sedimentary rocks, metamorphic rocks

Question 13

2 types of hydrosphere

Answer 13

surface water
sedimentation water

Question 14

2 types of surface water

Answer 14

marine water
fresh water

Question 15

examples of freshwater

Answer 15

river
wells
lakes
ponds
etc

Question 16

freshwater can be accumulated due to

Answer 16

precipitation

Question 17

3 types of biosphere

Answer 17

animals
plants
microorganisms

Question 18

animals have ___ known spp

Answer 18

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Question 19

plants have ___ known spp

Answer 19

1168500

Question 20

microorganisms have ___ known spp

Answer 20

35000

Question 21

The Earth’s solid outer layer,
including rocks, soil, and
minerals. It provides a foundation
for life and contains valuable
resources such as minerals and
fossil fuels.

Answer 21

lithosphere

Question 22

The top layer of the Earth’s
crust, composed of
weathered rocks, organic
matter, and microorganisms.

Answer 22

soil

Question 23

The top layer of the Earth’s
crust, composed of
weathered rocks, organic
matter, and microorganisms.

Answer 23

soil

Question 24

Naturally occurring solid
substances with a definite
chemical composition and
crystalline structure, found within
the lithosphere.

Answer 24

minerals

Question 25

It encompasses all the water on Earth, including oceans, lakes, rivers, groundwater, and ice. It is a critical component of the environment, supporting all life, regulating climate, and providing a habitat for a diverse array of organisms.

Answer 25

Hydrosphere

Question 26

The layer of gases surrounding the Earth, primarily composed of nitrogen and oxygen. It protects us from harmful radiation, moderates temperatures, and allows for weather patterns.

Answer 26

Atmosphere

Question 27

The parts of the Earth where life exists, including all living organisms, plants, animals, and microorganisms. It encompasses all the interactions between living things and their environments.

Answer 27

Biosphere

Question 28

2 types of environment

Answer 28

Natural Environments Man-made Environments

Question 29

___ are untouched by human activity, such as forests, deserts, oceans, and mountains.

Answer 29

Natural Environments

Question 30

___ environments are areas created or significantly altered by humans, such as cities, farms, and industrial parks.

Answer 30

Man-made Environments

Question 31

___ are made up of cells, require energy, grow and develop, reproduce, and respond to stimuli.

Answer 31

Living things

Question 32

scientific name of living things

Answer 32

Biotic

Question 33

___ things are not made up of cells, do not require energy, do not grow and develop, do not reproduce, and do not respond to stimuli. Examples include water, light, soil, rocks, and air.

Answer 33

Nonliving

Question 34

scientific name for nonliving

Answer 34

Abiotic

Question 35

characteristics of living things

Answer 35

Living things exist and are alive and are made of microscopic structures called cells.

Question 36

characteristics of nonliving things

Answer 36

▪ Nonliving things are not alive. ▪ They do not possess life. ▪ They do not fall into any cycle of birth, growth or death. They are created and destroyed by external forces.