Environment Components

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How do abiotic components contribute to the biosphere?

Abiotic components like land, water, and air provide the physical and chemical basis necessary for biotic components to survive and interact within the biosphere.

Explain how the interdependence of countries leads to globalization.

When countries rely on each other for goods and services they cannot produce themselves, international trade increases. This interconnectedness and exchange on a global scale results in globalization.

Give an example of how natural and human-made components interact within an environment.

A forest (natural component) provides timber that is used to build houses (human-made component); The forest also absorbs carbon dioxide, a byproduct of human activity.

How does international trade impact the availability of resources in different countries?

International trade allows countries to access resources that are not available within their own borders, increasing the diversity and availability of goods and services. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the relationship between biotic components and the biosphere.

Biotic components, which include living organisms such as plants and animals, constitute the living part of the biosphere. They interact with each other and with abiotic components to sustain life within the biosphere. Signup and view all the answers

Explain why the exchange of goods is essential for interdependence between countries.

The exchange of goods between countries enables access to products that a country cannot efficiently produce or obtain on its own. This reliance fosters a mutual relationship known as interdependence. Signup and view all the answers

How do human-made components affect the natural components of an environment?

Human-made components, like factories and roads, can lead to pollution and habitat destruction. They also alter the landscape and affect natural processes such as water flow and air quality. Signup and view all the answers

How do natural components contribute to the production of commodities like car tires and chocolate?

Natural rubber is harvested from trees for car tires; Cacao beans are grown in tropical regions for chocolate production. These natural resources are essential inputs for manufacturing. Signup and view all the answers

How does globalization affect cultural diversity?

Globalization can lead to both the homogenization of cultures through the spread of dominant cultural norms, and the increased appreciation and exchange of cultural traditions from different regions. Signup and view all the answers

Explain how the concept of interdependence applies to the relationship between urban and rural areas.

Urban areas depend on rural areas for food, water, and raw materials, while rural areas often rely on urban centers for manufactured goods, healthcare, and educational services. Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Natural Components

Natural components are created by nature, they include plants, animals, land, air and water.

Biotic Components

Living things such as plants, animals, and people.

Abiotic Components

Non-living things such as land, water and air.

Earth's Domains

The three main domains are lithosphere (land), hydrosphere (water) and atmosphere (air).

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Human-made components

Created by people, examples include houses, roads and factories.

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Interdependence

Dependence between two or more people, things, countries or regions on each other.

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Globalization

The strengthening of interdependence among different countries through international trade.

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Study Notes

Natural Components

Natural components are created by nature
Plants, animals, land, air, and water are a few examples of natural components
Natural components make up the natural environment
Natural components are divided into biotic and abiotic types

Biotic Components

Living things, including plants, animals, and people, are biotic components
Biotic components make up the biosphere

Abiotic Components

Non-living things like land, water, and air are abiotic components
Abiotic components comprise the three main domains: the lithosphere (land), hydrosphere (water), and atmosphere (air)

Human-Made Components

Human-made components are created by people
Houses, roads, factories, and transport are examples of human-made components
Human-made components make up the human-made environment

Interdependence

Interdependence is the dependence between two or more people, things, countries, or regions
Most countries are interdependent for the exchange of goods, that they cannot produce or consume themselves
Interdependence among different countries strengthens through international trade, leading to globalization
Globalization allows people in different countries to fulfill many of their needs
Car manufacturers in Europe use tires from South America and chocolate companies source ingredients from tropical regions in America and Africa
Other examples of international goods include merino wool and petroleum