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module 4 (human enviornmental-reaction)

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ecology a biological science concerned with studying the complex relationships among living organisms and their physical environments
cultural ecology the study of the interactions between societies and their local environments
ecosystem a territorially bounded system consisting of the interaction between humans and the environment
environmental perception the mental images that comprise humans´ perception of nature; environmental perception may be accurate or inaccurate
natural hazard a physical danger present in the environment, such as a flood, hurricane, volcanic eruption, and earthquake.
tsunami a huge ocean wave produced by the displacement of a large volume of water, often caused by an earthquake
natural resources materials or substances that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain
nonrenewable resources natural resources that are available on Earth in limited quanities and will eventually be used up.
renewable resources natural resources that Earth will naturally replenish over time.
greenhouse gases the global warming trend caused by rising levels of carbon dioxide (CO2)
environmental determinism the belief that the physical environment is the dominant force shaping cultures and that humanity is a passive product of its physical surroundings
possibilism the belief that any physical environment offers a number of possible ways for a society to develop and that humans can find ways to overcome environmental challenges.
sustainability refers to a set of practies that meet the needs of the present without compromising future generations´ ability to meet their needs.
Difference between environmental determinism and possibilism Environmental determinism holds that the physical environment is the dominant force in shaping human cultures, whereas possibilism acknowledges that people can create and use resources to manage their environment
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