Which of the following is/are the function(s) of environment? 1. Sup

Which of the following is/are the function(s) of environment?

1. Supplying resources
2. Sustaining life
3. Providing aesthetic services

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The environment performs all three mentioned functions: supplying resources, sustaining life, and providing aesthetic services.

The environment is the source of all natural resources (minerals, water, air, forests, etc.) required for production and consumption. It sustains life by providing the necessary conditions for ecosystems and organisms to thrive (e.g., breathable air, habitable climate, nutrient cycles). It also offers non-material benefits like scenic beauty, recreational opportunities, and cultural/spiritual values (aesthetic services).

These functions highlight the multi-faceted importance of the environment not only for economic activities but also for ecological balance and human well-being. Environmental economics often categorizes these as resource function, sink function (absorbing waste), life support function, and amenity function.

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