What are the major components of Environment?

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The surroundings around us that are interacting with life forms can be called as Environment. We can divide the Environment into two components (Physical and biological) and study it by its measurable characteristics which are called as the environmental factors; they are those which are physical or...
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The surroundings around us that are interacting with life forms can be called as Environment. We can divide the Environment into two components (Physical and biological) and study it by its measurable characteristics which are called as the environmental factors; they are those which are physical or biological variables and are in one or the other way impacts the existence of life. The environment is a balanced Energy flow pattern through the interdependence of various Components & their interaction and transformations; generally termed as Ecosystems. The environment is divided into biotic and abiotic components Biotic Components are Autotrophs(Producers) which includes Microbes, Phytoplankton: These harnesses the energy of inorganic substances by Photosynthesis or Chemosynthesis to convert into organic substances (Life Building Blocks) Under autotrophs, it is further divided into Heterotrophs and decomposers Primary Heterotrophs are Zooplankton, Small Fish, Prawns, Crabs, feeds on Autotrophs Secondary Heterotrophs are Large Fishes, Seagulls, Sea Snakes, Turtles o Tertiary Heterotrophs: Sharks, Marine Mammals, Sea Eagles, Humans: consume other organisms for energy Decomposers are Detritus bacteria: destroy debris, such as decaying leaves or dead animals; keep streams clean and clear by filtering and recycling nutrients Abiotic Components are factors like Temperature, Precipitation, Geology, Soil, Sunlight, Water chemistry (minerals and salts). read less
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MAJOR COMPONENTS OF ENVIRONMENT ARE 1] ATMOSPHERE 2]LITHOSPHERE 3]HYDROSPHERE 4] BIOSPHERE 1] ATMOSPHERE CONSISTS OF ALL KIND OF GASES LIKE OXYGEN,CARBONDIOXIDE etc. 2]LITHOSPHERE CONSISTS OF ROCKS AND SOIL ;MOSTLY ALL TYPES OF RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE IN THIS SPHERE. 3]HYDROSPHERE CONSISTS OF ALL THE...
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MAJOR COMPONENTS OF ENVIRONMENT ARE 1] ATMOSPHERE 2]LITHOSPHERE 3]HYDROSPHERE 4] BIOSPHERE 1] ATMOSPHERE CONSISTS OF ALL KIND OF GASES LIKE OXYGEN,CARBONDIOXIDE etc. 2]LITHOSPHERE CONSISTS OF ROCKS AND SOIL ;MOSTLY ALL TYPES OF RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE IN THIS SPHERE. 3]HYDROSPHERE CONSISTS OF ALL THE WATER BODIES PRESENT ON THE EARTH SURFACE WETHER IT IS DRINKABLE OR NOT DRINKABLE. 4]BIOSPHERE CONSISTS OF ALL KIND OF LIVING ORGANISMS. read less
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All living and non-living things which exist together naturally form natural environment. It refers to both biotic and abiotic conditions exist on the earth. Land, water, air, plants and animals comprise the natural environment
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It consists mainly of four parts - 1) atmosphere- consists of all gases that surrounds earth 2) lithosphere- consists of rocks,soil etc 3) hydrosphere- all the water present on earth in any of its three states 4)biosphere- contains all living organisms
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The significant components of the Environment are: Lithosphere Atmosphere Hydrosphere Biosphere
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The significant components of the Environment are: Lithosphere Atmosphere Hydrosphere Biosphere read less
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Water,land,trees,sky are major component of the environment.
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ATMOSPHERE,LITHOSPHERE,HYDROSPHEREAND BIOSPHERE
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The four major components of the environment are as follows:- 1. Lithosphere. 2. Hydrosphere. 3. Atmosphere 4. Biosphere. The all above has relation with rocks, water, air and life respectively.
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The four major components of the environment are as follows:- 1. Lithosphere. 2. Hydrosphere. 3. Atmosphere 4. Biosphere. The all above has relation with rocks, water, air and life respectively. read less
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Some of the important components/segments of environment are as follows: The environment consists of various segments such as atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere.
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atmosphere, biosphere, lithosphere and hydrosphere are four component of environment
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