GEOGRAPHY

Rivers, lakes, seas, oceans, etc.

Lithosphere provides us forests, grasslands for grazing land for agriculture and human settlements. It is a rich source of minerals.

The basic components of the natural environment are—land, water, air, plants and animals.

Our environment is changing because our needs are increasing day by day. To fulfill these needs we often don’t think about the environment and start modifying it.

Everything that we see in our surroundings forms environment. It is our basic life support system. It provides us air, water, food, and land—the basic needs of our life.

Answer: Students are expected to do this activity themselves. However, a sample is given below:

Plants and animals depend on each other in the following ways: Plants provide food to animals. They, in the form of forests, provide shelter to wildlife. Wildlife adds beauty to the forests. Animals provide manure to plants for growth. Animals also provide beauty to forests. Dead animals also provide humus content.

Man modifies his environment in the following ways: He cuts forests and clears land for agriculture, industries, and habitation. He tills land for agriculture. He uses the land to build buildings, roads, and railways. He uses water. He uses air for his survival. He sets up industries, factories, etc. He does numerous other activities for …

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Growing population

 Road.