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Importance of Environment
Why environment is important?
According to Vladimir Vernadsky, The simplestexplanation about why the environment matters is
that, as humans, the environmentthe Earthisour home. It is where we live, breathe, eat, raiseour children, etc. Our entire life support system isdependent on the well-being of all of the speciesliving on earth.
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All living organisms depend on theenvironment.
Environment as :-
Food Chain- The sun provides lightand heat for plants. The plants are
consumed by animals who are in turnconsumed by other animals who may inturn, be consumed by humans. Or perhaps
they are used for material, clothing, etc.Even insects like mosquitoes play a roleand of course bees pollinate plants.
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Ecosystem -Within the overall biosphere,or ecosystem, there are smaller ecosystems likethe rainforests, marine ecosystems, the desertand the tundra. When any of these systems are
off kilter, it impacts the entire planet. All of theenvironmental problems that exist have far-reaching implications for the health of our
planet and its inhabitants.
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Threat of EnvironmentalDegradation - The deterioration of theenvironment, often referred to asenvironmental degradation, threatens the
earth's natural resources such as our cleanwater supply, fossil fuels for energy and foodsupply. Many of these resources are non-renewable so when they run out we will beforced to find new alternatives.
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Natural Beauty - Another reason whythe environment is so important is because itis a source of natural beauty. Unfortunatelythe planet is in danger. Many species of
animals and plants are nearing distinction.Our clean water supply is at risk and moreand more of our beautiful, open spaces aredisappearing as new buildings and factories
are built.
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Flora and Fauna
Fauna - Animals
Flora - Plants
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Animals
Lion
Tiger
Elephant
CobraZebra
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Lion
Panthera Leo
Jungle
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Tiger
Panthera Tigris
Jungle
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Elephant
Proboscidea Elephantidae
Jungle
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CobraElapidae Naja
Desert
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Zebra
Equidae Burcheli
Jungle
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Bald Eagle
Haliaeetusleucocephalus
Forest
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Red Eyed- Tree Frog
LitoriachlorisHylidae
Rain Forest
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Bat
Corynorhinus
Cave
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Plants
Travelers Palm China Rose
Lotus
Sunflower Grey Mushrooms
Chinese Hibiscus
Rafflesia Orchid
Slender pitcher plant
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Travelers Palm
Ravenalamadagascariensis
Tropical Rainforest
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Chinese Rose
RosaChinensis
Garden
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Lotus
Nelumbonucitera
Pond
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Sunflower
Helianthusannuus
Garden
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Grey Mushroom
Agaricusbisporus
Floor of the
tropical rainforest
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Chinese HibiscusHibuscusRosa-sinensis
Garden
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Rafflesia
RafflesiaArnoldi
Tropical Rainforest
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Orchid
Orchidaceae
Tropical Rainforest
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Slender pitcher plant
Nepenthesgracilis
Tropical Rainforest
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SAVE!! Save them fromEXTINCTION.
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