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CHAPTER 2 : UNDERSTANDING THE NATURAL and MAN-MADE ENVIRONMENTS Flashcards

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1
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Sustainable
Development

A

Economy, Environment, Society

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Responsible Human
Interaction with the Environment

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learn, value, protect

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different components of the
environment

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lithosphere, hydrosphere,
atmosphere, and biosphere

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4
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Learn about the different components of the
environment, including the lithosphere, hydrosphere,
atmosphere, and biosphere. This includes understanding
the interactions between living and nonliving things.

A

Learn

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5
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Recognize the vital role of the environment in
sustaining life. Appreciate the interconnectedness of all living things and their dependence on natural resources.

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Values

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6
Q

Practice sustainable resource management, minimizing
waste, and reducing pollution to protect the
environment for future generations. Support initiatives
promoting conservation and responsible use of natural
resources.

A

Protect

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structure of atmosphere

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troposphere
stratosphere
measosphere
thermosphere
ionosphere
exosphere

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composition of atmosphere

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Gases, Particulate matter, water vapours

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functions of the composition of the atmosphere

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weather changes, temperature regulation, protection from UV rays

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what are the 3 layers of Earth’s lithosphere

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crust, mantle, core

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types of rocks in Earth’s crust

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igneous rocks, sedimentary rocks, metamorphic rocks

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types of rocks in Earth’s crust

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igneous rocks, sedimentary rocks, metamorphic rocks

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2 types of hydrosphere

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surface water
sedimentation water

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2 types of surface water

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marine water
fresh water

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examples of freshwater

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river
wells
lakes
ponds
etc

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freshwater can be accumulated due to

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precipitation

17
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3 types of biosphere

A

animals
plants
microorganisms

18
Q

animals have ___ known spp

A

1595225

19
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plants have ___ known spp

A

1168500

20
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microorganisms have ___ known spp

A

35000

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The Earth’s solid outer layer,
including rocks, soil, and
minerals. It provides a foundation
for life and contains valuable
resources such as minerals and
fossil fuels.

A

lithosphere

22
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The top layer of the Earth’s
crust, composed of
weathered rocks, organic
matter, and microorganisms.

A

soil

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The top layer of the Earth’s
crust, composed of
weathered rocks, organic
matter, and microorganisms.

A

soil

24
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Naturally occurring solid
substances with a definite
chemical composition and
crystalline structure, found within
the lithosphere.

A

minerals

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It encompasses all the water on Earth, including oceans,
lakes, rivers, groundwater, and ice. It is a critical component of the
environment, supporting all life, regulating climate, and providing a habitat
for a diverse array of organisms.

A

Hydrosphere

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The layer of gases surrounding the Earth, primarily composed of nitrogen
and oxygen. It protects us from harmful radiation, moderates temperatures,
and allows for weather patterns.

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Atmosphere

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The parts of the Earth where life exists, including all living organisms,
plants, animals, and microorganisms. It encompasses all the interactions
between living things and their environments.

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Biosphere

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2 types of environment

A

Natural Environments
Man-made Environments

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___ are untouched by
human activity, such as forests, deserts,
oceans, and mountains.

A

Natural Environments

30
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___ environments are areas created
or significantly altered by humans, such as
cities, farms, and industrial parks.

A

Man-made Environments

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___ are made up of cells,
require energy, grow and develop,
reproduce, and respond to stimuli.

A

Living things

32
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scientific name of living things

A

Biotic

33
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___ things are not made up of cells, do
not require energy, do not grow and develop, do not reproduce, and do not respond to stimuli.
Examples include water, light, soil, rocks, and
air.

A

Nonliving

34
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scientific name for nonliving

A

Abiotic

35
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characteristics of living things

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Living things exist and are alive and are made of microscopic structures called cells.

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characteristics of nonliving things

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▪ Nonliving things are not alive.
▪ They do not possess life.
▪ They do not fall into any cycle of
birth, growth or death. They are
created and destroyed by external
forces.

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