Class 7 Social Science (Geography) -Notes for Session 2023-24 Chapter_1_Environment
Class 7 Social Science (Geography) -Notes for Session 2023-24 Chapter_1_Environment
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ENVIRONMENT
Lithosphere :
• It is the top hard crust of the Earth which is covered by a thin layer of soil.
• The domain of the Earth which consists of water is known as the hydrosphere.
• The hydrosphere includes various water bodies such as oceans, rivers, lakes etc.
• This domain is important as it is the source of water for all living organisms.
Atmosphere :
• The atmosphere is a thin layer of air which surrounds the Earth. The gravitational
pull of the Earth holds the atmosphere around the Earth.
• The atmosphere acts as a blanket and protects us from the harmful rays and extreme heat of
the Sun.
• The atmosphere consists of various gases, dust and water vapour.
Biosphere :
• The plant and animal kingdoms together make up the biosphere. Hence the biosphere
supports life.
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• It is a narrow zone of the Earth where land, water and air interact with each other.
Ecosystem
The ecosystem can be defined as a community of living and non-living
organisms in the same area, which are interdependant on each other.
The relationship between living organisms and their interactions with
their living and non-living surroundings constitutes an ecosystem. There
are numerous ecosystems in the world. A pond, desert, rivers etc. are
some examples of an ecosystem.
Human Environment
• Humans live and interact with the environment. They modify or
alter it according to their own needs.
• Human beings fulfill all their needs and requirements from the
environment which exists around them.
• Human needs and requirements keep on changing with time.
Earlier man invented the wheel and transported goods to various
places. This helped in the growth of trading activities. The industrial revolution which
followed further enhanced the production of goods on large scale.
• Humans have also changed or modified the environment by clearing land for
cultivation, domestication, building houses, roads, industries etc.
• Humans not only change the environment according to their needs but also themselves
according to the environment. For example, watermelon is generally consumed in
summers to keep the body temperature down.
• However, too many changes in the environment by the humans may harm it.
Deforestation, rapid exhaustion of mineral resources etc. is harming the environment.
We should live and use our environment in a peaceful manner.
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Important Questions
➢ Multiple Choice Questions:
Question 1. What is a source of mineral wealth?
(a) Atmosphere
(b) Biosphere
(c) Lithosphere
Question 2. The domain of water is referred to as:
(a) Hydrosphere
(b) Atmosphere
(c) Lithosphere
Question 3. Who protect earth from the harmful rays and scorching heat of the Sun?
(a) Mechanical force
(b) Gravitational force
(c) Atmosphere
Question 4. Which of the following is a human made environment?
(a) Hydrosphere
(b) Economic
(c) Industries
Question 5. When is the world environment day is celebrated?
(a) 5 July
(b) 5 June
(c) 5 January
Question 6. What is Environer/Environner means?
(a) Environment
(b) Aquarium
(c) Neighbourhood
Question 7. WLich one has solid crust or the hard top layer of the earth?
(a) Lithosphere
(b) Hydrosphere
(c) Atmosphere
Question 8. Plant and animal kingdom together made:
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(a) Atmosphere
(b) Hydrosphere
(c) Biosphere
Question 9. Which one has thin layer of air that surrounds the earth?
(a) Atmosphere
(b) Biosphere
(c) Hydrosphere
Question 10. The word environment derived from the French word “Environer” which means:
(a) Brotherhood
(b) Neighbourhood
(c) Childhood
Question 11. Which is not a component of human environment?
(a) Land
(b) Religion
(c) Community
(d) All of these
Question 12. Which is not a natural ecosystem?
(a) Desert
(b) Aquarium
(c) Forest
(d) None of these
Question 13. What is the solid crust of the earth is called?
(a) Atmosphere
(b) Lithosphere
(c) Crust
(d) All of these
Question 14. When is world Environment Day is celebrated?
(a) 5th January
(b) 5th June
(c) 5th August
(d) None of these
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Question 15. What is the life support system among the following?
(a) Transportation
(b) Music system
(c) Environment
(d) Both (a) and (b)
➢ Fill in the blanks:
1. ______ is our basic life support system.
2. Land, water, air, plants and animals comprise ________ environment.
3. _______ is the solid crust or the hard top layer of the earth.
4. _______ system is a trade in which goods are exchanged without the use of money.
5. _______ revolution enabled large scale production.
➢ Write true (T) or false (F):
1. Aquarium is not a natural ecosystem.
2. Land is a component of human environment.
3. Road is a human made environment.
➢ Very Short Questions:
1. What is environment?
2. Why is our environment changing?
3. What are the basic components of natural environment?
4. What does lithosphere provide us?
5. Name different types of water bodies.
6. How is atmosphere important for us?
7. What do you see in the deserts? Name some animals.
8. What is barter system?
9. Distinguish between biotic and abiotic environment with examples.
10. How is environment important for us?
➢ Short Questions:
1. Define natural environment. What are its domains?
2. What is hydrosphere?
3. Define environment?
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4. What is Lithosphere?
5. What is Atmosphere?
➢ Long Questions:
1. Give an account of various domains of the environment.
2. How have human beings adapted to the environment to fulfil their needs?
3. Explain “Impact of human activities on Natural environment as well as on human
life”.
4. How did human interaction with the environment change over time?
5. How does human being use environment to fulfil their needs?
ANSWER KEY –
➢ Multiple Choice Answer:
1. (c) Lithosphere
2. (a) Hydrosphere
3. (c) Atmosphere
4. (c) Industries
5. (b) 5 June
6. (c) Neighbourhood
7. (a) Lithosphere
8. (c) Biosphere
9. (a) Atmosphere
10. (b) Neighbourhood
11. (a) Land
12. (b) Aquarium
13. (b) Lithosphere
14. (c) 5th August
15. (c) Environment
➢ Fill in the blanks:
1. Environment
2. Natural
3. Lithosphere
4. Barter
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5. Industrial
➢ Write true (T) or false (F):
1. True
2. False
3. True
➢ Very Short Answer:
1. 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.
2. Our environment is changing because our needs are increasing day by day. To fulfil
these needs we often don’t think about the environment and start modifying it.
3. The basic components of natural environment are—land, water, air, plants and
animals.
4. Lithosphere provide us forests, grasslands for grazing land for agriculture and
human settlements. It is a rich source of minerals.
5. Rivers, lakes, seas, oceans, etc.
6. Atmosphere protects us from the harmful rays and scorching heat of the sun.
7. We see camels, snakes, lizards and insects.
8. Barter system is a method of trade in which goods are exchanged without the use
of money.
9. The world of living organisms is known as biotic environment. Example: plants and
animals. The world of non-living element is known as abiotic environment. Example:
land.
10. It is important for us because it is the provider of air, water, food and land— the
basic necessities of life.
➢ Short Answer:
1. All the objects created by nature comprise of natural environment. It includes both
biotic as well as abiotic condition existing on earth. Lithosphere, hydrosphere,
atmosphere is the domain of natural environment.
2. The domain of water is referred to as hydrosphere. It comprises various sources of
water and different types of water bodies like rivers, lakes, seas, oceans, etc. It is
essential for all living organisms.
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➢ Long Answer:
1. Various domains of the environment are:
i. Lithosphere: It is the solid crust or the hard top layer of the earth. It is made
up of rocks and minerals and covered by a thin layer of soil. It provides us
forests, grasslands and land. It is a source of mineral wealth.
ii. Atmosphere: It is the thin layer of air that surrounds the earth. The
gravitational force of the earth holds the atmosphere around it. It protects us
from harmful rays and scorching heat of the sun. It consists of various gases,
dust and water vapour.
iii. Hydrosphere: It refers to various water bodies such as rivers, lakes, seas,
oceans, etc. that exist on the earth.
iv. Biosphere: Biosphere or the living world is comprised of plant and animal
kingdom. It is a narrow zone of the earth where land, water and air interact
with each other to support life.
2. Human beings from the early times have been interacting with the environment
and modifying it according to their needs. Early humans adapted themselves to the
natural surroundings. They led a simple life and fulfilled their requirements from the
nature around them. But their needs kept on increasing. They became varied also.
To fulfil these varied needs, humans learnt to grow crops, tamed animals and began
a settled life. The wheel was invented, surplus food was produced, barter system
emerged, trade started and commerce developed. Industrial revolution made
possible large scale production. By and by transportation became faster.
Information revolution made communication easier and speedy across the world. In
this way human beings adapted to the environment in order to fulfil their needs.
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3.
• Environmental pollution has affected humans, animals, plants and ecosystem.
Air, water, land and noise pollution has greatly affected the environment.
• The depletion of ozone layer due to air pollution allows entering of UV rays from
sun into the earth’s atmosphere which is associated with a number of health
related and environmental issues. The depletion of ozone layer has effects in the
form of global warming, which in turn leads to melting of polar ice, which will
lead to rising sea levels and climatic changes around the world.
• Environmental degradation has a host of negative outcomes that effect human
beings both directly and indirectly such as increased poverty, famine, weather
extremes and species loss.
• Garbage from households and industrial units causes damage to local
ecosystems, and it is a threat to plant and animal life. For example, landfills
serve as a popular dining location for birds and other animals, but some of what
they eat can cause diseases. Garbage and liquid waste that end up in water
bodies negatively change the chemical composition of the water thereby causing
water pollution.
4. Human beings interact with the environment and modify it according to their need.
Early humans adapted themselves to the natural surroundings. They led a simple
life and fulfilled their requirements from the nature around them. With time needs
grew and became more varied. Humans learn new ways to use and change
environment. They learn to grow crops, domesticate animals and lead a settled life.
The wheel was invented, surplus food was produced, barter system emerged, trade
started and commerce developed. Industrial revolution enabled large scale
production. Transportation became faster. Information revolution made
communication easier and speedy across the world.
5. Human beings interact with the environment and modify it according to their
needs. Early humans adapted themselves to the natural surroundings. They led a
simple life and fulfilled their requirements from the nature around them. Human
learnt new ways to use and change environment as times and need grew and
became more varied.
They learnt to grow crops, domesticate animals and lead a settled life. The wheel
was invented, surplus food was produced, barter system emerged, trade started
and commerce developed. Industrial revolution enabled large scale production.
Transportation became faster. Information revolution made communication easier
and speedy across the world.
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