Environment
Definition
The environment encompasses the physical surroundings, natural resources, climate conditions, ecosystems, built structures, and human-made elements that surround individuals or communities. It includes both natural and human-modified features.
Related terms
Built Environment: It refers to human-made structures such as houses, roads, bridges, cities that are designed for human habitation or use.
Natural Resources: These are materials or substances occurring in nature that have economic value and are used by humans for various purposes (e.g., water, minerals).
Ecosystem Services: They represent the benefits provided by ecosystems to humans such as clean air/water, pollination of crops by insects.
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Practice Questions (16)
Which concept represents the way people understand their environment through experiences and perceptions influenced by cultural teachings?
How do changes in technology affect human interaction with the environment?
Which instance represents human modification of the environment with unintended detrimental effects?
Which historical event best illustrates the concept of humans adapting to their environment using agricultural practices?
What aspect of ancient Roman civilization demonstrates advanced human manipulation of the environment?
Which concept refers to the maximum number of individuals that an environment can sustain over time?
How does high population density influence the environment?
How does urbanization affect the environment?
Which two historical events reflect instances where human interaction with their environment led to resource depletion?
What pair best exemplifies how humans have adopted technology to mediate their interactions with the environment?
How could a densely populated city effectively manage their waste disposal without harming the environment?
How do high population densities in urban areas affect the environment?
What view suggests that human decision-making, not the environment, is the crucial factor in cultural development?
Which agricultural practice has the most sustainable impact on the environment?
How does commercial farming impact the environment in agricultural production regions?
To illustrate how urbanization impacts the environment, which city in a developing country has seen significant air and water pollution due to industrial growth?
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