Saturday, January 16, 2010

Definition of theme - Environment

Definition of environment:
Environment can be defined as an area in which something exists or lives and the totality of surrounding conditions. It can also be defined as the sum of the elements, factors and conditions in the surroundings which may have an impact on the development, action or survival of an organism or group of organisms or the complex of physical, chemical, and biotic factors that act upon an organism or an ecological community and ultimately determine its form and survival.


Examples:
An unhappy home environment, may cause a child to do badly in school.
Because of global warming, we need to prevent further pollution of the environment.
How can you concentrate in such a noisy environment?

Summary:The environment is the sum of the elements, factors and conditions in the surroundings in which something exists and it can impact on the development, action or survival of an organism or an ecological community.

Sources:
http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=19104
www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/environment


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