5 Questions
What does the term 'environment' encompass?
Physical and biotic conditions influencing organisms
Which portion of the environment is the biosphere?
Sum of hydrosphere, lithosphere, and atmosphere where life penetrates
How many major bicycles are there in the hydrosphere?
Two: marine and fresh water
What is a habitat?
A specific set of physical and chemical conditions
What did history reveal about human perception of nature?
Human race once worshiped nature and considered it superior
Study Notes
Understanding the Environment
- The term 'environment' encompasses all living and non-living things that surround us, including air, water, land, plants, animals, and humans.
The Biosphere
- The biosphere is the portion of the environment that supports life, including the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and pedosphere.
The Hydrosphere
- The hydrosphere is the portion of the environment that includes all water, such as oceans, lakes, rivers, and groundwater.
- There are no major bicycles in the hydrosphere, as bicycles are human-made vehicles and not a natural component of the environment.
Habitat
- A habitat is the natural environment in which an organism lives, including the living and non-living factors that affect its survival and growth.
Human Perception of Nature
- History has revealed that human perception of nature has changed over time, from a dominating and exploitative approach to a more sustainable and conservation-oriented approach.
Test your knowledge of environmental geography with this introductory quiz. Explore the meaning and significance of environmental geography, its historical roots, and the impact of human population growth on natural resources.
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