Man And His Cosmic Environment Flashcards
Why is human being always considered in relation to his environment?
Because he is a being in the world
Explain the concept being in the world
This is a philosophical term that refers to the idea that humans are not seperate from the world around them, but instead interconnected with it. In other words, the world is not just a background against which we have our lives but is an integral part of us, which shape and define us.
What is environment?
Environment is the surrounding external condition in which an organism lives and operates
Mention the 4 types of environments
Physical
Social
Meta physical
Ideological environment
What is the social environment
This refers to the realm of inter-personal relationships
What is the ideological environment
Relates to the prevalent body of ideas that form the basis of national or racial policy or course of action. Here is found: values, ethos, norms.
Types of natural environment
Biosphere , Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, lithosphere
Natural environment contains waht
Biotic organisms and abiotic factors.
What are the biotic factors
Producers, decomposers, consumers
Social environment consist of?
Physical and social structures which are man made resources intended to influence the natural resources to meet human need
What is ecology
Ecology refers to the interaction of the organisms and the environment.
Components of social environment
Population
Urban planning
Health facilities
Government
Socialization instutions: schools family
Hygeine and safety
Nigerian natural and social environment
Savannah - Middle belt
Plateau - Middle belt
River Niger and River Benue -
Sokoto River and Kaduna River - North
Lower level , level terrain and sandy soil - Centeral and Northern
Coastline and mangroove swamps
Coastal plains and woodlands - South East and South West
Environment P’s in Nigeria
Pollution,
Deforestation
Overcrowding - Town planning
Social disorder
Erosion - creation of channels
Toxic waste
Aquatic extinction
