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Natural Environment and Modified Environment

The document describes the natural environment, which includes the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere, highlighting their roles and significance. It also explains the concept of ecosystems, emphasizing the interdependence of living organisms and their environment. Additionally, it discusses the human environment as a modified space created by humans, stressing the importance of balancing natural and man-made environments for sustainable resource use.

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Natural Environment and Modified Environment

The document describes the natural environment, which includes the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere, highlighting their roles and significance. It also explains the concept of ecosystems, emphasizing the interdependence of living organisms and their environment. Additionally, it discusses the human environment as a modified space created by humans, stressing the importance of balancing natural and man-made environments for sustainable resource use.

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Natural Environment

Everything that is not human-made comes under natural environment. Land, air, water, plants and
animals all comprise the natural environment. Let us learn about the different domains of the natural
environment. These are the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere.

 The lithosphere is the solid crust or the hard top layer of the earth. It is made up of rocks and
minerals and covered with a thin layer of soil. The lithosphere is an irregular surface with
mountains, plateaus, plains, valleys, landforms, etc. It is the domain that provides us with
forests, grasslands for grazing, land for agriculture and housing. It is also a source of minerals.

 Hydrosphere is the domain of water. It comprises of the various sources of water and different
types of water bodies like rivers, lakes, seas, oceans, estuaries, etc. It is essential for all living
organisms.

 The atmosphere is the thin layer of air that surrounds the earth. It is held by the gravitational
force of the earth. The Atmosphere protects us from the harmful UV rays from the sun by
blocking them out. It contains a number of gases like oxygen, which is essential for life, dust and
water vapour. Changes in atmosphere bring changes in weather and climate.

 All life makes up the biosphere. It is the zone of the earth where land, water and air interact with
each other to support life.

Ecosystem

What is an ecosystem? All plants, animals and human beings depend on each other. The relation
between living organisms, as well as the relation between living organisms and their environment, form
an ecosystem. An ocean is an example of an ecosystem because it comprises of living organisms, land, air
( in dissolved form) and water of course.
Human Environment/ Modified Environment

Human environment is the man-made environment. It has been modified by humans according to their
needs. Before technology evolved, human beings would adapt themselves to the natural environment.
They led a simple life and fulfilled their requirements from the nature around them. With time, their
needs grew and became more varied. Human learnt new ways to change their environment according to
their needs.

They learnt to grow crops, domesticate animals and build houses. They invented the wheel, barter
system, trade and commerce. Transportation became faster. Large-scale production was possible through
Industrial revolution. Communication became easier and speedy across the world. They have formed an
artificial ecosystem.

A perfect balance is necessary between the natural and man-made environment. If we use the sources
provided by environment wisely, we can establish a healthy balance. We should use our resources wisely
and learn to conserve them. natural resources like wood, minerals, water, air are precious and essential
for survival. If we do not use them wisely, we may run out of them one day. We should think about our
future generations.

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