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a. Physical aspect
Physical aspect includes the natural and artificial
things present in environment. They are most
essential for proper growth, development and
survival of human beings. The presence of physical
aspect supports in the existence of human life.
Physical aspect is related with health and population.
For example, people like to live in such places which
have fresh air, clean environment, cultivable land,
drinking water, etc. Clean environment makes people Fig: 8
healthy. Availability of cultivable land supports in River
growing different crops in order to maintain health.
When people randomly use natural resources, there is degradation of environment which
in turn causes spreading of diseases and many other problems to people.

b. Biological aspect

Biological aspect includes the living beings like plants,
animals, birds, insects, human beings, etc. They are
also essential for proper growth, development and
survival of human beings. They help to make balance
in the environment. People get food from varieties of
plants and animals. Various crops like rice, wheat,
maize, barley, etc. and various fruits and wide range
of vegetables are the chief food items for human
beings. Different animals and birds provide meat, Fig: 9
egg, milk and milk products for people. Consumption Forest
of all of them appropriately maintain health of people.
Similarly, various types of plants, animals and their parts are used as raw materials for
different industries.

c. Socio-cultural aspect

Socio-cultural aspect includes the social traditions,
cultural activities and religious practices made by
our ancestors utilizing their valuable skill and time.
Those traditions, cultural activities and religious
practices are related with health, population and
environment. People need fruits, flowers, cereals,
plants, animals, birds, water, etc. during various
traditions, functions, ceremonies, festivals, etc. All of
them are part of environment. During the festivals Fig: 10
and functions, people organize parties and feasts.
People need varieties of food items in such occasions. Praying
But, people discharge the food stuff and garbages here and there in the surroundings after
such occasions. As a result, there is increase of air, water and land pollution, spreading
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