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What does the term 'natural environment' encompass?
The term 'natural environment' encompasses all living and non-living things occurring naturally, meaning in this case not artificial.
What are the components of the natural environment?
The components of the natural environment include complete ecological units that function as natural systems without massive civilized human intervention, all vegetation, microorganisms, soil, rocks, the atmosphere, and natural phenomena.
How does the natural environment affect human survival and economic activity?
The natural environment affects human survival and economic activity through its interaction with all living species, climate, weather, and natural resources.
What distinguishes the natural environment from the built environment?
The natural environment is distinguished from the built environment by the lack of massive civilized human intervention and the presence of complete ecological units that function as natural systems.
Give an example of how the natural environment can be greatly changed into a simplified human environment.
The natural environment can be greatly changed into a simplified human environment through urban settings and agricultural land conversion, where humans fundamentally transform landscapes.
Test your knowledge about the components and interactions of the natural environment, including living species, climate, weather, and natural resources that impact human survival and economic activity.
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