Module-I

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Interdisciplinary Branch of Science and

importance of environmental Studies

22.Sep.20

By:
DR. KARUNENDRA
ASST. PROFESSOR
AMITY INSTITUTE OF APPLIED SCIENCES
AMITY UNIVERSITY, NOIDA CAMPUS, UTTAR-
PRADESH
 Interdisciplinary Branch of Science AIAS

Environment studies is a multi-

disciplinary branch of science
because it comprises of various other
branches of studies like chemistry,
physics, medical science, life science,
agriculture, public health, sanitary
engineering etc.

Element of Environment

(1) Physical elements (Abiotic Factors)

(2) Biological elements (Biotic Factors)
(3) Cultural elements

Fig: Contribution of EVS as in multi-disciplinary branch of science

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 Why …..ENVIRONMENT STUDIES IMPORTANCE AIAS

(i) Environmental Issues (vi) Growing Population

(ii) Rapid Increase in Pollution (vii) Poverty

(iii) Alternative Solution (viii) Agricultural Growth

(iv) Save Humanity From (ix) Development And Forests

Extinction
(x) Consequences of Urbanisation
(v) Development & Planning's

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 TYPES OF ENVIRONMENT
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Natural Environment: It includes the following:

(i)Atmosphere (500 km above
(ii)Hydrosphere
(iii)Lithosphere
(iv)Biosphere

Man made environment:

(i)Human groups
(ii)Material Infrastructure (Railway, roadways, urban and rural)
(iii)Production Relationship.

Social Environment (It includes an individual’s social, economic and political condition where he
lives)

Psychological Environment (The Psychological environment enables us to understand the

personality of an individual. Both the person and his goal form psychological environment.)

Physical Environment ( It refers to geographical climate and weather or physical conditions

wherein and individual lives)

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Audio-Video on Environment
components AIAS

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 Questions on Environment AIAS

Q.1 What is Environment? Discuss the scope of Environment ?

Q.2. Write a note on the need of public awareness about
environment ?

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 References AIAS

[1] Environmental Studies; S chand; Dr. DK Asthana & Dr. Meera Asthana

[2] Environment and its components; Dr Satish Bornare; Youtube