Environmental Impacts and Sustainable Solutions
Environment
A set of physical-chemical, biological, and social components that can cause an effect on living beings.
Environmental Impact
The effects of the transformation of the natural environment.
Overexploitation of Plants and Animals
Ecosystem hunting has been replaced by captive breeding of species for common consumption. Fishing overexploitation occurs because the times required for the recovery of species are not respected. Agriculture removes endemic species to focus on monoculture of high
Read MoreGeological Eras: A Journey Through Time
Precambrian Era
The Precambrian era is characterized by the formation of crystalline basement rocks, which are the foundations of future continents. Glacial moraines indicate that the Canadian and Baltic masses were covered by an ice sheet. The era saw the emergence of chemical compounds, including organic compounds, which led to the formation of elementary bodies. The raw materials for processing would be the gases of the atmosphere (methane and ammonia) coupled with large shocks and radiation from
Read MoreUnderstanding Material Systems, Atmosphere, and Climate
A material system is a set of interrelated elements.
Homogeneous Systems
A homogeneous system is when its appearance is uniform, and the different components are not distinguished by the naked eye. It appears as a single substance.
Heterogeneous Systems
A heterogeneous system is when the components are distinguished at a glance and are formed by various substances.
Physical Processes
Physical processes are those that do not alter the substance.
Mixtures
Mixtures are systems where the different substances
Read MoreMarx, 19th-Century Transformations, and Intellectual Currents
19th Century: Context, Society, and Culture
Historical Context (HC)
Marx lived in the 19th century, a complex contemporary period. The 19th century saw significant changes and is known as the ‘Century of Revolutions’. The most important event that marked the beginning of this revolutionary era was the French Revolution. One of the causes of this revolution was the intellectual climate, with the influence of Enlightenment philosophers and Encyclopedists. This event unleashed a revolutionary movement
Read MoreCentral Chile’s Diverse Ecosystems: Forests, Scrub & Climate
Central Chile’s Diverse Ecosystems
Sclerophyllous Forest and Scrub
Region of Central Chile: Mountain region from the 31st parallel south (LS) Biobio to the Imperial rivers. Features Andean summits. The maritime basin prevents penetration and acts as a rain shadow, especially south of Nahuelbuta.
Key Difference: Broad-leaved evergreen sclerophyllous forest and broad-leaved evergreen sclerophyllous scrub. Broad-leaved evergreen sclerophyllous forest (sclerophyll: hard and tough leaf that reduces water
Read MoreEarth’s Structure and Landforms: A Comprehensive Overview
Earth’s Structure and Composition
The Earth is a sphere, slightly oblate at the poles, and divided into three main zones.
The Mantle
The mantle is composed of various materials, some of which are partially melted and known as magma.
The Nucleus
The nucleus is divided into two layers: an inner core, which is solid, and an outer core, containing molten material.
The Crust
The crust varies significantly in thickness. In some areas, it is very thick, forming the continents. In other areas, it is much thinner,
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