Ecological balance provides stability between living things and the environment. The natural environment and human activity 0 The natural environment supports life and human development. The environment provides us with essential resources: the air we breathe, the water we drink, the soil we cultivate, and the energy we need to move around . Our sur vival , and the sur vival of future generations, depends on the existence of a healthy natural environment. The alarming rate at which we are transforming the land , polluting the soil , water and air, and generating waste, does not give nature time to recover and remain in balance. It is our duty to measure, plan and reduce the impact we have on the environment. L E T ' S G E T S TA R T E D List the resources we obtain from nature. What threats to the natural environment does the infographic show? Which piece of information stands out the most? Why? Can you see a link between development and the natural environment? What can happen if nature's balance is disrupted? L E A R N I N G S I T UAT I O N 8
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