Functionalism: In sociology, the term "functionalism" is referred to as a perspective that mainly focuses on looking at a particular society as one of the complex systems whose different parts tends to work together in order to promote or signify stability and solidarity. However, the functionalist perspective tends to see a specific society via a "macro-level orientation" and aimed at the various social structure that tends to shape "society" as a whole.
In the question above, the given statement signifies functionalism.
I believe the answer is: The "earth" is made up of elements such as climate, landforms, water, soil vegetation, wildlife, and energy and mineral resources.
well technically nothing u say is illegal because of the 1st amendment. but for your question i honestly dont know because every text book is different