1.1 relationships between people and nature in thier neighbourhoods

Question 1

relationship between people and nature

Answer 1

1. local communities and nearby nature areas are dependent upon each other
2. local communities and nearby nature areas mutually affect each other

Question 2

how are people dependent on nature

Answer 2

• nature provides essentials like air and water for humans to survive
• living organisms like bees help pollinate crops for a continuous supply of food
• nature provides spaces for recreation and leisure activities wjicj allow people to bond with their family and friends, thus helping to maintain humans’ physical and mental wellbeing

Question 3

nature provides essentials

Answer 3

like air and water for humans to survive

Question 4

living organisms

Answer 4

like bees help pollinate crops for a continuous supply of food

Question 5

nature provides spaces

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for recreation and leisure activities which allow people to bond with their family and friends, thus helping to maintain humans’ physical and mental wellbeing

Question 6

some nature areas are also dependent on local communities to thrive:

Answer 6

• people in the neighbourhood may tend to the health of nearly nature areas, ensuring the plants and animals living there thrive
• individuals in local communities can encourage one another to enjoy nearby nature areas in a sustainable manner without causing irreversible damage

Question 7

people in the neighbourhood

Answer 7

may tend to the health of nearby nature areas, ensuring the plants and animals living there thrive

Question 8

individuals in local communities

Answer 8

can encourage one another to enjoy nearby nature areas in a sustainable manner without causing irreversible damage

Question 9

how does nature affect people in terms of ecosystem services

Answer 9

1. provision- food and materials
2. regulate- air, temperature
3. cultural- space for recreation
4. support- bee pollination

Question 10

how do local communities and nearby nature areas mutually affect each other

Answer 10

• in a mutual relationship, the parties involved can bring benefits to each other
• the presence of green spaces and urban wildlife im meigjnouhoods can enhance the mental health and well-being of local communities
• human activities in nature areas can enhance its biodiversity

Question 12

the presence

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of green spaces and urban wildlife in neighbourhoods can enhance the mental health and well-being of local communities

Question 13

in a mutual

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relationship, the parties involved can bring about benefits to each other

Question 14

human activities

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in nature areas can enhance their biodiversity

Question 15

through reforestation activities:

Answer 15

• people can gain enjoyment and enhance their mental health and wellbeing
• the overall health of the natural environment is enhanced as more shelter and nsbktst fortune urban wildlife to thrive are provided

Question 16

how do people and nature bring about benefits to each other (nature to people)

Answer 16

1. nature areas benefit people by lowering temperatures, removing pollutants and providing spaces for recreation

Question 17

(nature to perilla) lowering air temperature

Answer 17

the presence of vegetation:
-provides shade and reduces amount of direct sunlight thag reaches the surface
- cools the surrounding air through evapotranspiration as the ware tang plants absorb through their roots is released into the air as water vapour. this process uses heat from the surroundings, thus cooling it

Question 18

(nature to people) removal of pollutants

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• during photosynthesis, vegetation absorbs carbon dioxide and other air pollutants and releases oxygen
• small particles are intercepted by leaves, which are washed to the ground when it rains
• wetland plants can trap suspended materials and absorb excess nutrients in the water, thus improving water quality

Question 19

(nature to people) provision of recreation spaces

Answer 19

• nature areas offer numerous opportunities for outdoor activities
• direct and frequent interactions either nature can bring about health and well being benefits to people, which reduces severity and occurrence of health conditions

Question 20

how do people and nature bring about benefits to each other (people to nature)

Answer 20

people bring benefits to nature through community activities that promote the importance of environmental protection

Question 21

how do people people bring benefits to nature through community activities that promote the importance of environmental protection

Answer 21

1. local communities can collectively raise awareness about the value of nature areas through encouraging positive behaviour that does not damage nature
2. local communities can also organise or participate in conservation efforts

Question 22

how local communities can organise or participate in conservation efforts help nature

Answer 22

clean up programmes to remove pollutants from the environment help restore natural habitats and continue to provide a healthy environment for species to thrive

Question 23

disadvantage people and nature bring to each other

Answer 23

• people bring disadvantage to nature by causing soil erosion, damaging vegetation, worsening pollution and disturbing wildlife
• nature may bring disadvantages to people as wildlife from nearby nature areas may harm people and environmental protection may limit development

Question 24

when people hike along non designated trails in nature areas:

Answer 24

• the may cause soil compaction which prevents rainwater from infiltrating the surface. this leads to higher surface flows and soil erosion of the flowing water washes away the soil particles
  -they may trample on vegetation, damaging plants and affecting their growth