EXAM 1 Flashcards

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Define nature

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The living things, the ecosystems and the process that form them and the places in which we find all of these.

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2
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Define nature

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A term that refers to the earths BIOSPHERE (all living things on earth)

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3
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Define Urban/build environments

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Areas of permanent infrastructure designed to support higher population densities such as cities and towns

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4
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Define wilderness

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An environment that is big, remote and untouched by humans

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5
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Define protected areas

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Areas that have a process of protecting, preserving and managing the environments

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6
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Define motivations

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A reason or reasons for why we do something

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7
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Understand Mother Nature

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Women were the bearers and nurturers of children, so ecosystems and other living things were seen from a female specific perspective

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8
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Understand urban/built environment

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They recreate the natural environment for example indoor rock climbing
Positives- being able to train all year round, easy to get to
Negatives- costs, ruins the biodiversity of nature, ruins our outdoor experiences

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9
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Importance and benefits of nature

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Health- getting fresh air, physical activity, hospital story.
Child development- imaginative play, physical (motor skills), socialisation, cognitive development (brain development)

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