4.

Ecology is the study of ______________________________________

5. Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Sciences serve as

___________________________ in environmental studies.

6. The atmosphere forms a distinctive protective layer about

_____________ thick around the earth.

7. We get minerals and organic matter from _________________ segment

of the environment.

8. Biological elements such as plants, animals, microorganisms and humans

constitute the ___________________

9. Oceans represent ______ % of the earth’s hydrosphere.

Exercise #2: Write short answers for the following questions:

1. Define environment.

2. Environmental study is a multidisciplinary subject. Explain how?

3. What is the scope of environment?

4. What is the scope of environmental studies?
5. Mention the wide application domain of environmental studies

6. What is a Hydrosphere?
7. What is atmosphere? Mention its significance.

8. What do you mean by Biosphere?

Exercise #3: Write essay answers for the following questions:

1. Explain the four segments of the earth’s environment in detail.

2. Explain the importance of environmental studies.