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Figure 1.2.1

The 4 Parts or Spheres of the Natural or Physical Environment

Diagram: The 4 Parts or Spheres of the Natural or Physical Environment - Atmosphere (Air), Biosphere (Plants & Animals), Hydrosphere (Water), and Lithosphere (Land & Rocks)

The natural environment is divided into smaller units called ecosystems such as a wetland or part of a Caledonian pine forest. All four parts or spheres of the natural environment are found in each ecosystem.


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