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Which term is most often applied to Earth or some parts of Earth?
Which term is most often applied to Earth or some parts of Earth?
- Built environment
- Ecological units
- Natural environment (correct)
- Civilized human intervention
What does the natural environment encompass?
What does the natural environment encompass?
- Built environments
- Civilized human intervention
- Living and non-living things occurring naturally (correct)
- Components of ecological units
What does the built environment refer to?
What does the built environment refer to?
- Man-made structures and surroundings (correct)
- Ecological units and natural systems
- Civilized human intervention
- Living species and natural resources
What are some examples of universal natural resources?
What are some examples of universal natural resources?
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What distinguishes the natural environment from the built environment?
What distinguishes the natural environment from the built environment?
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Study Notes
Environment
- The term "environment" is most often applied to Earth or some parts of Earth.
- The natural environment encompasses all living and non-living things, including plants, animals, air, water, soil, and landforms.
- The built environment, on the other hand, refers to human-made structures, such as buildings, roads, bridges, and other infrastructure.
- Universal natural resources include air, water, soil, and minerals, which are essential for human survival.
- The natural environment is distinguished from the built environment by being naturally occurring, whereas the built environment is created by human activity.
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