Term | Definition |
natural environment | all living and non-living things occurring naturally on Earth or some region |
climate | the weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period |
atmosphere | the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or work of art |
natural vegetation | vegetation that occurs spontaneously without regular management |
culture | the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement regarded collectively. |
landform | a natural feature of the earth's surface. |
language pattern | structured method of describing good design practices within a field of expertise. |
infrastructure | the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities |
elevation | height above a given level, esp. sea level |
ecosystem | a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment. |
weather | the state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc. |
biomes | a large naturally occurring community of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat, e.g., forest or tundra. |
glaciers | slowly moving mass or river of ice formed by the accumulation and compaction of snow on mountains or near the poles. |
groundwater | water held underground in the soil or in pores and crevices in rock. |
soil | the upper layer of earth in which plants grow |
hydrosphere | all the waters on the earth's surface |
lithosphere | the rigid outer part of the earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle. |
biosphere | the regions of the surface, atmosphere, and hydrosphere of the earth occupied by living organisms. |
gross domestic product | the total value of goods produced and services provided in a country during one year. |
life expectancy | the average period that a person may expect to live. |
total population | The total number of mature individuals of a wildlife species |
history | the study of past events, particularly in human affairs. |
landscape | all the visible features of an area of countryside or land, often considered in terms of their aesthetic appeal. |