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Our Environment

ICSE · Class 5 · Social Studies

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Card 1Components of Environment

What is the environment?

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The environment is everything that surrounds us, including both living and non-living things. It provides us with air to breathe, water to drink, food to eat, and land to live on. For example, trees,

Card 2Components of Environment

What are the two main components of the environment?

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The two main components of the environment are: 1) Biotic components – living things like plants, animals, and humans. 2) Abiotic components – non-living things like land, water, air, and sunlight. Th

Card 3Abiotic Components

What is the lithosphere?

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The lithosphere is the solid outer layer of the Earth, made up of rocks, minerals, and soil. It includes mountains, plains, plateaus, and valleys. It provides land for homes, farming, and forests. For

Card 4Abiotic Components

Why is water important in the environment?

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Water is essential for all living things to survive. It is used for drinking, cooking, washing, farming, and generating electricity. Water is found in rivers, lakes, oceans, and underground. Without w

Card 5Abiotic Components

What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the thin layer of air that surrounds the Earth. It is made up of gases like oxygen (21%), nitrogen (78%), and small amounts of carbon dioxide and other gases. It protects us from har

Card 6Atmosphere and Ozone

What is the ozone layer and why is it important?

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The ozone layer is a protective layer in the atmosphere that stops harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays from the Sun. Without it, UV rays could cause skin cancer and harm plants and animals. It acts like a s

Card 7Biotic Components

What are biotic components of the environment?

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Biotic components are all the living things in the environment, such as plants, animals, and human beings. They depend on abiotic components like water, air, and soil to survive. For example, trees ne

Card 8Biosphere

What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the part of the Earth where life exists. It is the zone where land, water, and air interact to support life. It includes all living organisms like plants, animals, and humans, and the

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