Geography In Everyday Life (GIEL) Notes

Elective Geography Notes

Geography in everyday life Done By: Nutcracker Contacts: - Discord: nutcracker_cool Extra friendly reminder: ● Bring calculator, pencil, ruler, eraser and pen (drawings of diagrams may be needed)

Topic 1: Thinking geographically 1.1 Relationship between people and the nature in their neighbourhoods - Learn about relationship between people and nature in their neighbourhoods. Content concepts: - Community : A group of people in a particular place who has a sense of belonging both to the place and to the group. - Nature area: Also known as the natural environment, it refers to the nonhuman world, which are areas that are untouched or barely affected by humans. - Recreation: Any voluntary activity undertaken for purposes of enjoyment , pleasure, and personal satisfaction. What is the relationship between people and nature? 1. local communities and nearby nature areas are dependent upon each other. a. people depend on nature for many things: - Nature provides essentials like air and water for human to survive. - Living organisms like bees help pollinate crops for a continuous supply of food. - Nature provides spaces for recreation and leisure activities which allows people to bond with their family and friends, thus helping to maintain human’s physical and mental well-being. b. some nature areas are also dependent on the local communities to thrive. - People in the neighbourhood may tend to tne health of nearby nature areas, ensuring the plants and animals living there thrive - Individuals in local communities can encourage one another to enjoy nearby nature areas in a sustainable manner without causing irreversible damage.

How do people and nature bring about benefits to each other? 1. Nature areas benefit people by lowering temperatures, removing pollutants, and providing space for recreation. a. lowering air temperature i. The presence of vegetation: - Provides shape and reduces the amount of direct sunlight that reaches the surface - Cools the surrounding air through evapotranspiration as the water that plants absorb through their roots is released into the air as water vapor. this process uses heat from the surrounding, fast cooling it. b. removal of pollutants i. During photosynthesis vegetation absorbs carbon dioxide and other air pollutants and releases oxygen. ii. Small particles are intercepted by leaves which are washed to the ground when it rains. iii. what land plants can trap suspended mate