Why is the environment important to us?✨🌲💨 💦 Flashcards
Why is the environment important to us?
The environment is crucial to us for several reasons, spanning ecological, economic, health, and social dimensions.
what are the topics?
Sustains life, Ecosystem Services, Health Benefits, Economic Value, Cultural and Recreational Value, Biodiversity and Ecosystem stability, Future Generations.
List what each one includes:
Sustains life:
*Air
*Water
*Food
Ecosystem Services:
*Pollination
*Soil Fertility
*Climate Regulation
Health Benefits:
*Clean air and water
*Natural spaces
Economic value:
*Resources
*Agriculture
*Tourism
Cultural and Recreational Value:
*Heritage
*Recreation
Biodiversity and ecosystem stability:
*Interdependence
*Species survival
Future generations:
*Sustainability
Why is air important to life?
Provides oxygen for breathing and supports life.
Why is water important?
Essential for drinking, agriculture, and sanitation.
How does the environment support food?
Supplies nutrients through plants and animals.
How does the environment contribute to clean air and water?
Reduces the incidence of respiratory and waterborne diseases.
How do pollinators help the environment?
Bees and other pollinators help in the production of crops.
Why are natural spaces important for health?
Access to green spaces promotes physical and mental well-being.
How do forests and oceans regulate the Earth’s climate?
Forests and oceans regulate the Earth’s climate by absorbing carbon dioxide.
What role do organisms play in soil fertility?
Decomposition and nutrient cycling by organisms maintain soil health.
