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Environment and Its Components

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The word 'environment' originates from the French word '', which refers to being surrounded or encircled.

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terre

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environ

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arbre

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plante

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Solution

The correct option is B environ
The word 'environment' in the English language has its origins in the French word, 'environ'. It means 'surrounded' or 'encircled'. Arbre, plante, and terre mean tree, plant, and land, respectively.

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