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Question

The environment modified by human activities is called:

  1. Natural environment
  2. Anthropogenic environment
  3. Urban environment
  4. Modern environment

Answer:

Option B: Anthropogenic environment

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Anthropogenic environment”.

The environment modified by human activities is called the Anthropogenic environment.

The term "anthropogenic" refers to any effect or activity that is a result of human influence on nature or the environment.

The anthropogenic environment includes human-made structures, urban areas, pollution, and other changes to natural ecosystems caused by human activities such as deforestation, industrialization, and transportation.