Humans and the natural world Flashcards
(7 cards)
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Anthropocene
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The current geological age in which humans have the most effect on the environment and the natural world.
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sustainability
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meeting the needs of the current generation without compromising what is left for the next generations needs. only taking what is nessecary and giving back what you took.
3
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monsoon
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a seasonal prevailoling wind that can be wet or dry.
4
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Anthroturbation
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the disturbance of soil and or the earths crust by human activity
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terraforming
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altering earths surface for human needs
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geological epoch
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definable unit geographers use to break down the broad concept of deep time
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