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Overview of the Environment Around Us

ICSE · Class 9 · Environmental Science

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Topics in Overview of the Environment Around Us

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1. Environment: Meaning and Scope

  • The term environment is derived from the French word environ, meaning to surround.
  • Environment includes natural elements such as air, water, land, climate, plants, and animals, as well as human-made surroundings such as settlements and industries.
  • The scope of the environment includes physical environment, biological environment, human environment, natural resources, and ecosystems.
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2. Earth as a Life-Supporting Planet

  • Earth is described as a life-supporting planet because it has a unique combination of physical, chemical, and biological conditions.
  • Earth functions as a living system due to continuous interaction among land, water, air, and living organisms.
  • The Earth system includes lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, cryosphere, and biosphere.
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3. Major Components of the Environment

  • Lithosphere is the outer solid layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and the uppermost part of the mantle.
  • Lithosphere includes continents, mountains, plateaus, plains, and the soil layer.
  • It provides the physical base for terrestrial life and supports agriculture, settlements, minerals, and fossil fuels.
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4. Interaction Between Biotic and Abiotic Components

  • The environment functions as a living system because biotic and abiotic components continuously interact.
  • Abiotic components are non-living physical and chemical factors such as air, water, soil, sunlight, temperature, and minerals.
  • Biotic components are living organisms such as plants, animals, human beings, bacteria, and fungi.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Environment as an integrated Earth system

EnvironmentScope of environmentEarth as a life-supporting planetMajor components of EarthBiotic and abiotic componentsEnergy flow in ecosystemsNutrient exchange and biogeochemical cyclesAbiotic factors and their role

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Overview of the Environment Around Us covers several key topics that are frequently asked in ICSE Class 9 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
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