Environment
What does the term “environment” mean?
Everything around us—all living (biotic) and non-living (abiotic) things like air, water, soil, plants, animals, and climate—and the complex interactions between them, shaping conditions for all life on Earth.
What are the three main categories of environment?
Natural environment, human-made environment, and socio-cultural environment.
Explain what biotic components are and give two examples.
Biotic components are living things; examples are plants and animals, etc.
Explain what biotic components are and give two examples.
Non-living parts of the environment. physical and chemical factors like sunlight, water, air, soil, and temperature, etc.
Living and non-living things are_______
Explain the difference between natural, human-made and socio-cultural environment?
Natural environment includes things that occur naturally, human-made environment includes things created by people, and socio-cultural environment includes human relationships and customs.
How do biotic components depend on each other to survive?
They rely on each other for food, shelter, and reproduction.
How do abiotic components like sunlight and water affect living things?
They provide energy and essential resources needed for life.
Why is it important to classify the environment into different categories?
To better understand the different parts and how they interact with human and environment.
Why is the natural environment important for humans and animals?
It provides air, water, food, and shelter necessary for survival.
Describe the role of plants in supporting other biotic components.
Plants produce oxygen and food, supporting animals and other organisms.
Why is soil important as an abiotic component in the environment?
Soil provides nutrients and support for plants to grow.
How does understanding the environment help us in everyday life?
It helps us protect nature and live in harmony with other living things.
What kinds of things belong to the socio-cultural environment?
Schools, markets, language, traditions, and social rules, etc.
What might happen to animals if some biotic components disappear from their environment?
Animals may lose their food or habitat and could die or move away.
What could happen to plants and animals if an essential abiotic component, such as water, is missing?
They could die or be unable to survive.