Natural landscape

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/natural-landscape

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the conceptual dichotomy?Contrasted with 'cultural landscape' (Kulturlandschaft) shaped by human activity
2. What is the scientific formalization?Key figures include Alexander von Humboldt and Otto Schlüter, who defined 'Urlandschaft'
3. Why are natural landscapes important?They keep many kinds of plants and animals safe, clean the air and water, and help the planet stay healthy.
4. How did people start thinking about natural landscapes?In the 18th and 19th centuries, artists liked wild places and painted them, which helped scientists later study them.

Anthropocene: A proposed new geological epoch marked by significant human impact on Earth's geology and ecosystems.
Ecosystem Services: The benefits that humans derive from natural ecosystems, such as clean air and water.
Biodiversity Hotspot: A region with exceptionally high levels of biodiversity that is also under significant threat.