Natural Environment Terrestrial Includes forests, grasslands, deserts, ands. Each ecosystem supports distinct flora and fauna.
Aquatic Comprises freshwater rivers, lakes and marine oceans, coral reefs Natural Environment ecosystems, both crucial for biodiversity.
– Refers to the variety of life forms, including species diversity, genetic diversity, and ecosystem diversity. High biodiversity contributes to ecosystem resilience and stability.
3. **Climate**
– Understanding climate dynamics is essential for addressing environmental issues.
4. **Geological Features**
– Mountains, valleys, rivers, and soil types play a crucial role in shaping habitats and determining the distribution of species.
#### Significance of the Natural Environment
– **Cultural Value:** Many cultures derive identity and meaning from their surroundings, influencing traditions, art, and spirituality.
-ng the Natural Environment
1. **Climate Change**
– Resulting from human activities, climate change leads to rising temperatures, shifting weather patterns, and severe impacts on ecosystems and species.
2. **Pollution**
3. **Deforestation and Habitat Loss**
– Driven by urbanization, agriculture, and logging, habitat destruction threatens wildlife and reduces biodiversity.
4. **Overexploitation of Resources**
– **uture generations and the health of the planet.
Natural Environment Terrestrial Includes forests, grasslands, deserts, ands. Each ecosystem supports distinct flora and fauna.
Aquatic Comprises freshwater rivers, lakes and marine oceans, coral reefs ecosystems, both crucial for biodiversity.
2. **Biodiversity**
. High biodiversity contributes to ecosystem resilience and stability.
3. **Climate**
– Understanding climate dynamics is essential for addressing environmental issues.
Natural Environment Terrestrial Includes forests, grasslands, deserts, ands. Each ecosystem supports distinct flora and fauna.
Aquatic Comprises freshwater rivers, lakes and marine oceans, AND coral reefs ecosystems, both crucial for biodiversity.
2. **Biodiversity**
– Refers to the variety of life forms, including species diversity, genetic diversity, and ecosystem diversity. High biodiversity contributes to ecosystem resilience and stability.
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