ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS

The term environment is derived from the French word “environ” and means—

• everything that surrounds us.

• animals.

• land and water.

• earth.

The space, landforms, water bodies, climate, soils, rocks, and minerals are what elements of environment which determine the variable character of the human habitat, its opportunities as well as limitations?

The Element of Environment is constituted by the interacting systems of _______ inter-related in various ways, individually as well as collectively.

• land, air, and water elements

• physical, chemical, and biological elements

• physiological, biochemical and morphological elements

• physical, biological, and cultural elements

This element of environment consists of Plants (flora) and animals (fauna).

What element of the environment is influenced by the level of development that humans have attained in the path towards progress?

This type of environment encompasses all living and non-living things occurring naturally in the area.

This environment refers to the human-man made surroundings that provide the setting for human activities (e.g. buildings, parks, cities, and supporting infrastructures such as transport, water supply, and energy supply).

• Physical Environment

• Built Environment

• Natural Environment

• Superficial Environment

This is the outermost layer of earth called the crust, which is made of different minerals. Its depth can reach up to 100 kilometers and is found on both land (terrestrial crust) and oceans (oceanic crust).

It comprises all forms of water bodies on earth including oceans, seas, rivers, lakes, ponds, streams, etc. It covers 70% of the earth’s surface.

It mainly comprises 78.08% nitrogen, 20.95% oxygen, 0.93% argon, 0.038% carbon dioxide, and traces of hydrogen, helium, and noble gases. The amount of water vapor present is variable.