This is a presentation from a series related to course LA181 named "Introduction to Environmental Design", Faculty of Environmental Design, King Abdulaziz University.
The natural environment encompasses all living and non-living things occurring naturally on Earth and includes ecological units that function as natural systems without human intervention. It is contrasted with the built environment which is strongly influenced by humans. Earth science recognizes four main spheres - the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere - as well as the cryosphere and pedosphere. The natural environment and its systems, such as the carbon, water, and nitrogen cycles, support life on Earth.
Introduction to Environment Ecology and Ecosystemchirag yadav
Environmental studies is the scientific study of our environment and our place in it. It is an interdisciplinary field that includes both scientific and social aspects of human impact on the world. Environmental studies requires skills from various disciplines like chemistry, biology, earth sciences, and geography. The environment can be divided into four main segments - the atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. Understanding environmental issues is important for solving problems like pollution, overexploitation of resources, and achieving sustainable development. Public awareness and participation are needed to address environmental degradation.
The biosphere consists of four main parts: the atmosphere, biosphere, lithosphere, and hydrosphere. The biosphere is the region of Earth where life exists, including the surface and lower atmosphere. It exists primarily near the surface where sunlight is most available to drive photosynthesis. The biosphere includes interactions between living organisms (biotic factors) and their physical environment (abiotic factors), together making up ecosystems. Heterotrophs like animals obtain food by consuming other organisms, and can be primary, secondary, or tertiary consumers. The sun and water are essential for life in the biosphere, providing energy and serving as the universal solvent.
the atmosphere, (The cover of the air)
the hydrosphere, (water bodies)
the lithosphere (the earth’s crust)
the biosphere. (the life layer)
Environmental Engineer’s role
Introduction to environment , ecology & ecosystemKHUSHBU SHAH
1) Environmental studies is the scientific study of our environment and our place in it. It includes the social aspects of environmental issues and has a broader scope than environmental science.
2) The environment consists of biotic and abiotic components that interact in complex ways. The biosphere is where all living things exist and interact, encompassing parts of the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere.
3) Humans have increasingly modified the environment through activities like deforestation, pollution, and overexploitation of resources, degrading the environment and impacting ecosystems. Environmental education and sustainable practices are important to protect the environment.
The document is about various topics related to the environment and Earth systems. It discusses the composition of the atmosphere and the important role it plays in sustaining life. It also describes the ozone layer and how it protects the surface from UV radiation. Additionally, it covers geological activity like plate tectonics and volcanoes. Biomes and biogeochemical cycles are defined. Wilderness areas and weather phenomena are also summarized. Ecosystems are described as natural units consisting of biotic and abiotic factors that interact within a defined area. Biodiversity can contribute to an ecosystem's resilience to change.
The document provides an overview of environmental management and the components that make up the environment. It discusses the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere. It also summarizes several important biogeochemical cycles including the nitrogen cycle, water cycle, carbon cycle, and oxygen cycle. The cycles describe the circulation and recycling of key elements like nitrogen, water, carbon, and oxygen between living organisms and their surroundings.
This document discusses the biological aspects of the environment. It defines environmental science and biological environment. The major concepts discussed are biodiversity and biological factors like biotic and abiotic factors. Key biological issues addressed are deforestation and extinction. Deforestation causes issues like climate change and habitat destruction. Extinction eliminates organisms forever and impacts ecosystems. The conclusion calls for conservation of biological resources to ensure sustainability.
The natural environment encompasses all living and non-living things occurring naturally on Earth and includes ecological units that function as natural systems without human intervention. It is contrasted with the built environment which is strongly influenced by humans. Earth science recognizes four main spheres - the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere - as well as the cryosphere and pedosphere. The natural environment and its systems, such as the carbon, water, and nitrogen cycles, support life on Earth.
Introduction to Environment Ecology and Ecosystemchirag yadav
Environmental studies is the scientific study of our environment and our place in it. It is an interdisciplinary field that includes both scientific and social aspects of human impact on the world. Environmental studies requires skills from various disciplines like chemistry, biology, earth sciences, and geography. The environment can be divided into four main segments - the atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. Understanding environmental issues is important for solving problems like pollution, overexploitation of resources, and achieving sustainable development. Public awareness and participation are needed to address environmental degradation.
The biosphere consists of four main parts: the atmosphere, biosphere, lithosphere, and hydrosphere. The biosphere is the region of Earth where life exists, including the surface and lower atmosphere. It exists primarily near the surface where sunlight is most available to drive photosynthesis. The biosphere includes interactions between living organisms (biotic factors) and their physical environment (abiotic factors), together making up ecosystems. Heterotrophs like animals obtain food by consuming other organisms, and can be primary, secondary, or tertiary consumers. The sun and water are essential for life in the biosphere, providing energy and serving as the universal solvent.
the atmosphere, (The cover of the air)
the hydrosphere, (water bodies)
the lithosphere (the earth’s crust)
the biosphere. (the life layer)
Environmental Engineer’s role
Introduction to environment , ecology & ecosystemKHUSHBU SHAH
1) Environmental studies is the scientific study of our environment and our place in it. It includes the social aspects of environmental issues and has a broader scope than environmental science.
2) The environment consists of biotic and abiotic components that interact in complex ways. The biosphere is where all living things exist and interact, encompassing parts of the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere.
3) Humans have increasingly modified the environment through activities like deforestation, pollution, and overexploitation of resources, degrading the environment and impacting ecosystems. Environmental education and sustainable practices are important to protect the environment.
The document is about various topics related to the environment and Earth systems. It discusses the composition of the atmosphere and the important role it plays in sustaining life. It also describes the ozone layer and how it protects the surface from UV radiation. Additionally, it covers geological activity like plate tectonics and volcanoes. Biomes and biogeochemical cycles are defined. Wilderness areas and weather phenomena are also summarized. Ecosystems are described as natural units consisting of biotic and abiotic factors that interact within a defined area. Biodiversity can contribute to an ecosystem's resilience to change.
The document provides an overview of environmental management and the components that make up the environment. It discusses the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere. It also summarizes several important biogeochemical cycles including the nitrogen cycle, water cycle, carbon cycle, and oxygen cycle. The cycles describe the circulation and recycling of key elements like nitrogen, water, carbon, and oxygen between living organisms and their surroundings.
This document discusses the biological aspects of the environment. It defines environmental science and biological environment. The major concepts discussed are biodiversity and biological factors like biotic and abiotic factors. Key biological issues addressed are deforestation and extinction. Deforestation causes issues like climate change and habitat destruction. Extinction eliminates organisms forever and impacts ecosystems. The conclusion calls for conservation of biological resources to ensure sustainability.
Mening, Nature and Components Of EnvironmentMudAssar IQbal
The document discusses the meaning, nature, and components of the environment. It defines environment as the natural surroundings that directly or indirectly influence the growth and development of organisms. The environment is classified into physical, biological, and cultural components. The physical environment includes the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere. The biological environment includes flora, fauna, and microbes. The cultural environment refers to learned behavioral traits shared within a society. Components are further divided into biotic (living) and abiotic (physical) factors. Biotic components include producers, consumers, and decomposers, while abiotic components are climatic (water, air) and edaphic (land).
The document provides an introduction to the environment. It defines environment as the sum of all physical, chemical, biological, social and cultural factors that affect life. The environment consists of physical (abiotic) elements like landforms, water, air and rocks; biological (biotic) elements like plants and animals; and cultural (manmade) elements. There are three main types of environment - social, psychological, and geographical. The physical environment can be classified into the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere. Key things to remember are the French origin of the term "environment", its definition, the elements and types of environments, and the structure of the physical environment.
The document defines key components of the environment. It states that the environment is the sum of all biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) factors that surround and potentially influence an organism. It describes the major biotic components as plants, animals, humans, fungi and bacteria. The major abiotic components are defined as water, light, air, soil, and nutrients. The document then goes on to describe the four major spheres that make up the environment - the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere.
The document defines environment as the natural and non-living surroundings that directly or indirectly influence the growth and development of an organism. It provides several definitions of environment, including the ISO definition of an organization's surroundings including air, water, land, natural resources, living things, and human interactions. The document also discusses the origins of the word "environment" and classifies the components of the environment as physical, biological, cultural, biotic vs abiotic, and lists the main components as the hydrosphere, atmosphere, lithosphere, biosphere, and anthrosphere.
The external infrastructure in the business environmentRyanMontilla3
The document discusses the external infrastructure in the business environment. It defines infrastructure as the basic structures and equipment needed for an organization or region to function properly. It then describes the different components of the ecological system that make up the external infrastructure, including the physical environment (geosphere, biosphere, atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere), natural resources, forces of nature, and ecological conditions. It notes that while the environment was created for humans, humans also have a responsibility to maintain a balanced ecology.
The environment consists of both biotic and abiotic components. Biotic components include living things like plants, animals and humans. Abiotic components are non-living factors such as water, air, soil, rocks and sunlight. Ecosystems involve interactions between living organisms, including producers like plants that produce energy through photosynthesis, primary consumers like herbivores that eat plants, and secondary consumers like carnivores that eat other animals. Abiotic factors also influence ecosystems, with examples being soil, water, air, temperature and sunlight, which different organisms are adapted to in different ways.
The document provides an overview of key concepts related to the environment. It defines environment and discusses the various spheres that make up the environment - air, water, land, biosphere. It then describes ecosystems, including biotic and abiotic components, energy flows and nutrient cycles. Specific environments like freshwater, oceans, air and wetlands are also summarized. The document aims to introduce foundational concepts about the complex interactions within the environment.
Earth systems science considers the interactions between the atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, biosphere and the effects of human activity. The hydrosphere includes all water on Earth which is mostly salt water in the oceans and seas. The biosphere comprises all living things including microbes, plants and animals. The lithosphere refers to the solid parts of the planet from the mantle to the crust. The atmosphere envelops the Earth from 1 meter in depth to 10,000 km high, protecting the planet while enabling weather and heat retention for life.
The document discusses ecosystems and biodiversity. It defines key terms like biosphere, biotic and abiotic components, habitats, food chains, biomes, and biogeochemical cycles. It describes the structure and functions of ecosystems, including producers, consumers, and decomposers. Major biomes include forests, grasslands, deserts, and aquatic ecosystems. Biogeochemical cycles like carbon, oxygen, nitrogen, and water are explained. The document also covers ecological balance, levels of biodiversity, importance of biodiversity, causes for loss of biodiversity, and conservation efforts.
The document provides an introduction to key concepts relating to the environment including definitions of environment, ecology, ecosystems, and environmental science. It describes the main components of the environment as the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere. It also discusses the impact of human activities and development on the environment such as through pollution, resource depletion, and urbanization. The document emphasizes the importance of environmental education and sustainable development for protecting the environment and meeting needs of present and future generations.
B.tech. i es unit 1 environment ecology and ecosystemRai University
The document discusses the components and structure of the environment. It can be summarized as follows:
The environment has biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) components that interact. It is divided into four main spheres - the atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. The atmosphere provides gases essential for life. The lithosphere comprises rocks and soil. The hydrosphere contains Earth's water resources. The biosphere is the zone where living organisms exist, encompassing parts of the other spheres. Traditional societies lived in greater harmony with the environment, but modern human activities like population growth, urbanization, and industrialization have degraded the environment through pollution, overexploitation, and biodiversity loss
A Powerpoint intended for the South African Grade 11 Life Sciences syllabus. Contains information on environmental studies, water, air and land pollution, and environmental solutions.
An ecosystem comprises two main components: abiotic and biotic. Abiotic components are non-living physical and chemical factors like air, water, soil, temperature and sunlight. Biotic components are the living parts like plants, animals and microorganisms. The relationship between biotic and abiotic components is called holocoenosis. Producers, consumers and decomposers interact as parts of the food chain and food web within an ecosystem.
Environment may be consider as our surroundings which includes everything around us, i.e. the non-living (abiotic) and living (biotic) environment.
The abiotic environment consists of air, water and soil, while the biotic environment includes all the living organisms (plants, animals, microorganisms) that we regularly come in contact.
Environment – Basic Concepts:
The environment is composed of four basic components:
i. Atmosphere
ii. Hydrosphere
iii. Lithosphere
iii. Biosphere.
SST Presentation by Ayaan Zaidi , Aamaya , Aarush Bakshi , Nanki Kaur NandaMinecraftNation
This document provides information about various components of the environment and ecosystems. It discusses the biotic and abiotic components of natural and man-made environments. It then describes several key spheres - the atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere - that make up Earth's systems. The document defines ecosystems and their components, and provides examples of different ecosystem types including marine, forest, desert, tundra, grassland, and freshwater ecosystems.
Ecosystem working and components presentationBilalKhalil19
This document summarizes key aspects of trophic structure and nutrient cycling within ecosystems. It discusses how energy and matter move through food chains and webs. Producers, consumers, and decomposers are defined. Nutrient cycling is explained, with a focus on the carbon cycle. Carbon is cycled between reservoirs in the atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere. The document provides examples of carbon storage in limestone from shells and skeletons, and fossil fuels.
The document defines and describes the concept of environment. It states that environment refers to the surrounding conditions that affect living organisms, including humans. It comprises both biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) factors. Environment regulates life and humans interact with it more than other species. It is the sum of physical, biological and cultural elements that surround an organism and influence its growth and development. The key components of environment are soil, water, air, organisms and solar energy. Environment provides resources for life. It can be divided into micro and macro levels as well as physical and biotic components.
This document provides an overview of environment management and related concepts. It defines environment, discusses the various components that make up the environment including the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere. It also explains important environment-related terms like abiotic and biotic factors. Further, it discusses the importance of environment studies, challenges to the environment like pollution and overpopulation, and the impact of human activities and technology on the natural world. Finally, it introduces the concepts of ecology, ecosystems, and the interrelations between different parts of an ecosystem like producers, consumers and decomposers.
This document provides an overview of environment management and related concepts. It defines environment, discusses the various components that make up the environment including the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere. It also explains important environment-related terms like abiotic and biotic factors. Furthermore, it discusses the importance of environment studies and challenges to the environment like various types of pollution, overpopulation, acid rain, global warming and deforestation.
Mening, Nature and Components Of EnvironmentMudAssar IQbal
The document discusses the meaning, nature, and components of the environment. It defines environment as the natural surroundings that directly or indirectly influence the growth and development of organisms. The environment is classified into physical, biological, and cultural components. The physical environment includes the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere. The biological environment includes flora, fauna, and microbes. The cultural environment refers to learned behavioral traits shared within a society. Components are further divided into biotic (living) and abiotic (physical) factors. Biotic components include producers, consumers, and decomposers, while abiotic components are climatic (water, air) and edaphic (land).
The document provides an introduction to the environment. It defines environment as the sum of all physical, chemical, biological, social and cultural factors that affect life. The environment consists of physical (abiotic) elements like landforms, water, air and rocks; biological (biotic) elements like plants and animals; and cultural (manmade) elements. There are three main types of environment - social, psychological, and geographical. The physical environment can be classified into the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere. Key things to remember are the French origin of the term "environment", its definition, the elements and types of environments, and the structure of the physical environment.
The document defines key components of the environment. It states that the environment is the sum of all biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) factors that surround and potentially influence an organism. It describes the major biotic components as plants, animals, humans, fungi and bacteria. The major abiotic components are defined as water, light, air, soil, and nutrients. The document then goes on to describe the four major spheres that make up the environment - the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere.
The document defines environment as the natural and non-living surroundings that directly or indirectly influence the growth and development of an organism. It provides several definitions of environment, including the ISO definition of an organization's surroundings including air, water, land, natural resources, living things, and human interactions. The document also discusses the origins of the word "environment" and classifies the components of the environment as physical, biological, cultural, biotic vs abiotic, and lists the main components as the hydrosphere, atmosphere, lithosphere, biosphere, and anthrosphere.
The external infrastructure in the business environmentRyanMontilla3
The document discusses the external infrastructure in the business environment. It defines infrastructure as the basic structures and equipment needed for an organization or region to function properly. It then describes the different components of the ecological system that make up the external infrastructure, including the physical environment (geosphere, biosphere, atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere), natural resources, forces of nature, and ecological conditions. It notes that while the environment was created for humans, humans also have a responsibility to maintain a balanced ecology.
The environment consists of both biotic and abiotic components. Biotic components include living things like plants, animals and humans. Abiotic components are non-living factors such as water, air, soil, rocks and sunlight. Ecosystems involve interactions between living organisms, including producers like plants that produce energy through photosynthesis, primary consumers like herbivores that eat plants, and secondary consumers like carnivores that eat other animals. Abiotic factors also influence ecosystems, with examples being soil, water, air, temperature and sunlight, which different organisms are adapted to in different ways.
The document provides an overview of key concepts related to the environment. It defines environment and discusses the various spheres that make up the environment - air, water, land, biosphere. It then describes ecosystems, including biotic and abiotic components, energy flows and nutrient cycles. Specific environments like freshwater, oceans, air and wetlands are also summarized. The document aims to introduce foundational concepts about the complex interactions within the environment.
Earth systems science considers the interactions between the atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, biosphere and the effects of human activity. The hydrosphere includes all water on Earth which is mostly salt water in the oceans and seas. The biosphere comprises all living things including microbes, plants and animals. The lithosphere refers to the solid parts of the planet from the mantle to the crust. The atmosphere envelops the Earth from 1 meter in depth to 10,000 km high, protecting the planet while enabling weather and heat retention for life.
The document discusses ecosystems and biodiversity. It defines key terms like biosphere, biotic and abiotic components, habitats, food chains, biomes, and biogeochemical cycles. It describes the structure and functions of ecosystems, including producers, consumers, and decomposers. Major biomes include forests, grasslands, deserts, and aquatic ecosystems. Biogeochemical cycles like carbon, oxygen, nitrogen, and water are explained. The document also covers ecological balance, levels of biodiversity, importance of biodiversity, causes for loss of biodiversity, and conservation efforts.
The document provides an introduction to key concepts relating to the environment including definitions of environment, ecology, ecosystems, and environmental science. It describes the main components of the environment as the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere. It also discusses the impact of human activities and development on the environment such as through pollution, resource depletion, and urbanization. The document emphasizes the importance of environmental education and sustainable development for protecting the environment and meeting needs of present and future generations.
B.tech. i es unit 1 environment ecology and ecosystemRai University
The document discusses the components and structure of the environment. It can be summarized as follows:
The environment has biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) components that interact. It is divided into four main spheres - the atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. The atmosphere provides gases essential for life. The lithosphere comprises rocks and soil. The hydrosphere contains Earth's water resources. The biosphere is the zone where living organisms exist, encompassing parts of the other spheres. Traditional societies lived in greater harmony with the environment, but modern human activities like population growth, urbanization, and industrialization have degraded the environment through pollution, overexploitation, and biodiversity loss
A Powerpoint intended for the South African Grade 11 Life Sciences syllabus. Contains information on environmental studies, water, air and land pollution, and environmental solutions.
An ecosystem comprises two main components: abiotic and biotic. Abiotic components are non-living physical and chemical factors like air, water, soil, temperature and sunlight. Biotic components are the living parts like plants, animals and microorganisms. The relationship between biotic and abiotic components is called holocoenosis. Producers, consumers and decomposers interact as parts of the food chain and food web within an ecosystem.
Environment may be consider as our surroundings which includes everything around us, i.e. the non-living (abiotic) and living (biotic) environment.
The abiotic environment consists of air, water and soil, while the biotic environment includes all the living organisms (plants, animals, microorganisms) that we regularly come in contact.
Environment – Basic Concepts:
The environment is composed of four basic components:
i. Atmosphere
ii. Hydrosphere
iii. Lithosphere
iii. Biosphere.
SST Presentation by Ayaan Zaidi , Aamaya , Aarush Bakshi , Nanki Kaur NandaMinecraftNation
This document provides information about various components of the environment and ecosystems. It discusses the biotic and abiotic components of natural and man-made environments. It then describes several key spheres - the atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere - that make up Earth's systems. The document defines ecosystems and their components, and provides examples of different ecosystem types including marine, forest, desert, tundra, grassland, and freshwater ecosystems.
Ecosystem working and components presentationBilalKhalil19
This document summarizes key aspects of trophic structure and nutrient cycling within ecosystems. It discusses how energy and matter move through food chains and webs. Producers, consumers, and decomposers are defined. Nutrient cycling is explained, with a focus on the carbon cycle. Carbon is cycled between reservoirs in the atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere. The document provides examples of carbon storage in limestone from shells and skeletons, and fossil fuels.
The document defines and describes the concept of environment. It states that environment refers to the surrounding conditions that affect living organisms, including humans. It comprises both biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) factors. Environment regulates life and humans interact with it more than other species. It is the sum of physical, biological and cultural elements that surround an organism and influence its growth and development. The key components of environment are soil, water, air, organisms and solar energy. Environment provides resources for life. It can be divided into micro and macro levels as well as physical and biotic components.
This document provides an overview of environment management and related concepts. It defines environment, discusses the various components that make up the environment including the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere. It also explains important environment-related terms like abiotic and biotic factors. Further, it discusses the importance of environment studies, challenges to the environment like pollution and overpopulation, and the impact of human activities and technology on the natural world. Finally, it introduces the concepts of ecology, ecosystems, and the interrelations between different parts of an ecosystem like producers, consumers and decomposers.
This document provides an overview of environment management and related concepts. It defines environment, discusses the various components that make up the environment including the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere. It also explains important environment-related terms like abiotic and biotic factors. Furthermore, it discusses the importance of environment studies and challenges to the environment like various types of pollution, overpopulation, acid rain, global warming and deforestation.
The document provides an overview of key concepts in environmental chemistry and the environment. It defines the environment as all external factors that affect organisms, including other living things and non-living variables like water, soil and climate. It then describes the main components that make up the environment - the atmosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere and anthrosphere. The document goes on to explain each of these environmental spheres in 1-2 paragraphs.
important terms related to environmental engineeringMir Zafarullah
This document provides an introduction to environmental engineering. It defines the environment as all surrounding physical and biological factors that affect organisms on Earth, including air, water, humans, plants and animals. Environmental engineering aims to improve the natural environment through engineering solutions to solve environmental problems and ensure a healthy environment. It involves managing waste water, pollution control, recycling, and public health issues while complying with environmental laws. The document also discusses different elements of the environment like the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere. It outlines various types of environmental engineering such as water treatment and air pollution control.
The document discusses the four main spheres of Earth: the hydrosphere, atmosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere. The hydrosphere is made up of water in all forms and covers 71% of the planet. The atmosphere is a blanket of air made up of 21% oxygen and 78% nitrogen that protects the Earth. The lithosphere consists of rocks and soil that make up the uneven land surface. The biosphere overlaps all the other spheres and includes all life forms on Earth that depend on each other to survive.
The document defines and describes the environment and its components. It states that the environment encompasses all living and non-living things on Earth and includes the physical, biological, and cultural elements that surround and interact with organisms. The environment has both abiotic (non-living) components like air, water, and land, as well as biotic (living) components like plants, animals, and microorganisms. It then describes the four main segments that make up Earth's environment - the atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere - providing details on their composition and layers.
The document defines the natural environment as all living and non-living things that occur naturally on Earth. It describes the key components of the environment as the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere. It then goes on to explain each of these components in more detail, including their composition and important cycles and processes within each component, such as the water, carbon, and nitrogen cycles. It emphasizes that all life depends on healthy functioning of the Earth's natural environment and its critical biogeochemical cycles.
Chapter no 1 introduction. environmental chemistryAwais Bakshy
The document provides an introduction to environmental chemistry. It discusses the objectives of studying environmental chemistry and defines key terms like environment, environmental chemistry, and the components of the environment. It then covers various types of pollution like water, air, soil, noise, radioactive, and thermal pollution. It also discusses the impacts of modern lifestyle on environmental quality, including increased resource use, pollution, deforestation, and water degradation.
This document provides an introduction to environmental studies. It outlines the syllabus for a 3 credit course covering various topics including the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere. Key concepts discussed include the composition and layers of the atmosphere, distribution of freshwater resources, land use in India, and ecological concepts such as trophic levels, energy flow through ecosystems, and biogeochemical cycles. Evaluation includes a mid-term exam, classwork, and regular attendance and participation. Suggested textbooks are also listed.
This document defines and describes the different components of the environment. It discusses the natural (physical) environment including the biotic environment of living things and abiotic environment of non-living things. It then describes the major spheres (domains) of the Earth: the lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. Finally, it discusses the man-made (human) environment and how human activities both modify the natural environment and can degrade it through activities like pollution and global warming.
This document outlines the teaching scheme and content for an Environmental Science course taught by Dr. Ujas Pandya. The course covers topics such as introduction to the environment, different types of pollution, global environmental issues, green buildings and smart cities, and the concept of reduce, reuse, recycle. It will include 2 hours of lectures and 2 hours of tutorials per week. Key topics include the components of the environment, environmental pollution and its causes, environmental degradation due to human activities, and the importance of environmental education.
L2-Environmental Engineering- Main Consideration_3ea6160be9e77bb0adb2bc1019a6...jiranjami46
This document summarizes key topics in environmental engineering, including:
1) Environmental issues like pollution, overpopulation, and climate change and efforts to establish a balance between humans and the environment.
2) Factors that influence population growth like birth rates, death rates, and environment. World population has grown from 1 billion in 1830 to over 7 billion now.
3) Concepts in ecology like ecosystems, biosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and the impacts of pollution.
MENAKA PPT PN ENVIRONMENT : TO KNOW ABOUT THE SURRENDERINGvivekanandaroy2003
The document provides information on different types of environments and ecosystems. It begins with defining the natural environment as consisting of land, water, air, plants and animals. It then describes different ecosystem types, including terrestrial (forest, grassland, tundra, desert) and aquatic (freshwater, marine). For each ecosystem type, it provides one or two defining characteristics. Finally, it defines the human environment as the physical, social and economic factors that determine living conditions for those affected by human activities.
The document provides information on different types of ecosystems. It begins by defining biotic and abiotic factors, explaining that biotic factors refer to living organisms and biotic factors refer to non-living environmental components. It then discusses various natural environment components including the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere. The document defines an ecosystem as a community of lifeforms interacting with each other and their physical environment. It identifies two main ecosystem types - terrestrial and aquatic. Terrestrial ecosystems discussed include forests, grasslands, tundras and deserts. Aquatic ecosystems include freshwater and marine ecosystems. The document concludes with a definition of human environment.
This document provides an outline for a course on environmental chemistry and pollution. It covers 5 units: introduction and identification of environmental chemistry; atmospheric composition and gaseous pollutants; water pollution; soil pollutants; and medical pollutants. The introduction defines key terms like environment, atmosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, anthroposphere, flora and fauna. It also discusses factors like population growth, urbanization and industrialization that impact the environment. The document further describes the natural cycles of water, oxygen, carbon and nitrogen and how human activities place burdens on the environment.
Introduction to environment,ecology and ecosystemMaharshi Dave
This document provides definitions and concepts related to environmental studies. It discusses:
1) Basic definitions of key terms like environment, ecology, ecosystem, and environmental science.
2) The objectives and guiding principles of environmental studies according to UNESCO, including creating awareness, imparting knowledge, developing concern for the environment, and attaining harmony with nature.
3) The main components of the environment - atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere. It also describes the layers of the atmosphere.
4) The relationship between humans and the environment, and how increased human impacts like pollution, deforestation, and industrialization are placing stress on the environment's ability to sustain life.
This document provides definitions and overview information about the environment and environmental studies. It defines environment as the sum of surrounding conditions, including both biotic and abiotic factors, that influence living organisms. Environmental science is described as the interdisciplinary study of how living things interact with each other and their non-living surroundings. The key components of the environment - the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere - are also summarized. The document then discusses the relationship between humans and the environment and the impacts of technology before concluding with summaries of environmental degradation and sustainable development.
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International Upcycling Research Network advisory board meeting 4Kyungeun Sung
Slides used for the International Upcycling Research Network advisory board 4 (last one). The project is based at De Montfort University in Leicester, UK, and funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council.
2. • Environment is all of the living and nonliving
things that surround an organism.
Animals
Climate
Plants
Economics
Males
Females
Districts
Land Uses
Open Space
Landmarks
Family
Extended Family
Streets
Buildings
……etc.
………etc.
……etc.
………etc.
Definition of Environment
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3. Basic Types of Environment
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5. Natural Environment is all living and non-living things
and resources existing naturally on Earth.
This includes:
Animals, Plants, Water, Minerals, Mountains,Valleys,
Lakes, Soil, Rocks,Wind, Humidity, Rain … etc.
Definition of Natural Environment
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6. Flora
Fauna
GeologySoil Topography
Classification of Natural Environment
Abiotic Elements
(Non-Living)
Biotic Elements
(Living)
Lithosphere
HydrosphereAtmosphere Solar Radiation
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7. Flora is all plant life occurring in an area or time
period.
• Plants are producers.
• About 260,000 species are discovered.
• Grows up to 100m in height.
• Uses/Benefits: Environmental, Engineering, Medical,
Nutritional, Economical,Aesthetic .
Biotic Elements
(Living)
Flora
Floristic
regions
in Europe
A fossil leaf
48.5 million
years old.
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9. Biotic Elements
(Living)
Fauna
Fauna is all animal life occurring in an area or
time period.
• Animals are non-producers.
• About 2,000,000 species are discovered.
• Grows up to 30m in tall.
• Uses/Benefits: Environmental, Medical, Nutritional,
Economical,Aesthetic .
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14. Abiotic Elements
(Non-Living)
Lithosphere:
Topography Topography is the landform of an area.
• Topographical map is a graphic representation of the
landform on a map.
• Contour line – Contour interval - Spot Elevation
See the 3D Model
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16. Abiotic Elements
(Non-Living)
Lithosphere:
The science that study the solid / liquid matters
that constitute the Earth.
Geology
• Composition, structure, physical properties, dynamics,
history of earth materials, and the processes by which they
are formed, moved, and changed.
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17. Abiotic Elements
(Non-Living)
Hydrosphere is all waters of the Earth.
• 71% of the earth’s surface.
• Sea water, springs, lakes, rivers, aquifers, glaciers, water
vapor, soil moisture…
• Water Cycle
• Regulates earth’s temperature.
Hydrosphere
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18. Abiotic Elements
(Non-Living)
Atmosphere is the gases surrounding the Earth.
• 78% N2, 21% O2, and the rest is mostly water vapor
and CO2.
• Benefits: Provides weather, Protects earth from
shooting stars and ultraviolet, essential for respiration.
Atmosphere
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19. Abiotic Elements
(Non-Living)
Solar radiation = Light + Heat Energy
• Atmosphere reflects 40% and absorb 15% of solar
radiation. 45% is received by earth.
• Re-radiation
• Greenhouse effect and global warming
Solar
Radiation
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20. Abiotic Elements
(Non-Living)
Solar Radiation
Atmosphere
Hydrosphere
Climate
Climate is Climate is the average weather
conditions at a particular place over a long
period of time.
• Includes temperature, wind, humidity, rainfall,…etc.
• Based on latitude, terrain, altitude, as well as nearby
oceans and their currents.
• Climate vs.Weather
• Types include: Equatorial,Tropical, Polar, Desert…etc.
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21. Ecological System (Ecosystem) is a balanced
system of interactions among biotic elements
and between them and their surrounding
abiotic elements.
Ecosystems in Natural Environment
Abiotic
Elements
Biotic
Elements
Tropical RainforestDesert
Aquatic Polar Grassland
U r b a n
• Examples for different types of ecosystems:
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