1.1 Flashcards
r/ship bet. people and nature
- dependant on eo
- mutually affect
how do people and nature depend on eo
people
- air for survival
- recreational spaces
plants
- ppl tend to health of plants
- ppl encourage ppl to enjoy nature sustainably
ie. campaigns
how do ppl and nature mutually affect eo
- presence of nature improves ppl mental health thru recreational activities
- more trees –> more shelter and habitats for animals–> increase overall health of nature environment
describe how do plants benefit ppl [3m]
1) lowering air temp
2) removal of pollutants
3) provision of recreational spaces
how do plants lower air temp
- providing shade, reduce sunlight
- cools surrounding air thru evapotranspiration
wetland plants….
how do plants removal of pollutants affect ppl
- pollutants harm human health and damage buildings
- plants absorb co2 and air pollutants
- small particles intercepted by leaves
–> wetland plants
- trap suspended materials and absorb excess nutrients ( improve water quality )
provision of recreation space affect ppl
- recreational activities
- improve mentall health
how does ppl bring benefits to nature
promote the imporatnce of environment protection by:
1) raise awarenss
2) participate in conversation efforts ( CAMPAIGNS )
disadvantages ppl brings to nature
1) cause soil erosion & damage plants
- people goes on **non designated **nature trails and may cause soil compaction which leads to soil erosion, where soil washed away by rainwater.
- trample on plants
2) worsen pollution and disturbing wildlife
- littering on nature paths
- animals mistake litter for food
- humans feed animals w/o permission –> animals lose natural ability to hunt for food
disadvantages nature brings to ppl
- HUMAN WILDLIFE CONFLICTS
- environmental protection limits development
interest in outdoor recreation
- more humans will bump into wildlife animals
greening efforts
-bring nature into city ie build more nature reserves
urban expansion
sg urbanise, build more buildings–> less natural habitats–> wildlife encounters more in the city