Definícia prírody

Definition of Nature

• Nature encompasses all phenomena and objects found on Earth, originating and evolving during Earth's development, and not created by humans.
• It includes living organisms (plants, animals, microorganisms) and non-living components (minerals, rocks, water, air).
• Natural processes, such as weather patterns, geological events, and biological cycles, shape and maintain the environment.

Key Components of Nature

• Living organisms: Plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms. These interact with each other and the non-living components of their environment.
• Non-living components: Minerals, rocks, water, air, and the various chemical and physical processes that affect them (e.g., erosion, weathering, climate).

Natural Processes

• Biological cycles: These cycles (e.g., the carbon cycle, the water cycle) involve the continuous flow of materials and energy within the ecosystem.
• Geological processes: These include mountain formation, erosion, and the movement of tectonic plates, which shape the Earth's surface.
• Weather patterns: Determined by atmospheric conditions, including temperature, precipitation, and wind.
• Ecosystem interactions: The complex relationships between living organisms and their environment, including food webs, energy flow, and nutrient cycling.

Distinction from Human-Made

• Nature is distinct from human creations, such as buildings, roads, and manufactured products.
• The concept distinguishes natural events and processes from man-made ones.