STS- TECHNOSPHERE
Technology
Aids man in further scientific investigations
It is from greek word "techne"
Art, skill, cunning of hand, and logia
Anthropogenic impact on the environment includes impact on:
Biophysical environment Biodiversity Other resoursces
Effects of Irrigation
Changes in quantity and quality of soil and water as a result of irrigation.
Technology
Collection of techniques, skills, methods, and processes used in the production of goods or services or in the accomplishment of objectives, such as scientific investigation
Anthropogenic
Designates an effect or object resulting from human activity
Technosphere
Part of the environment where technodiversity extends its influence into the biosphere.
What are the 2 feedback loops in the earth system
Positive and negative feedback loops
Technosphere
Refers to the technologically modified environment
Technology
Science of craft
Advantages of technology
Show people an efficient way to do things, and these processes get results.
Technosphere
Sphere of human technological activity
Anthroposphere/ Anthrosphere
Synonymous with technosphere
Technology
The application of scientific principles for satisfaction of human needs
Atmosphere Geosphere Biosphere Hydrosphere
The earth systems
Disadvantages of technology
- dependency - the more people become dependent on technology, the more they become less self-reliant when breaks and malfunctions occur. - people become slaves to technology - less value on human labor - unemployment of people - negative effects on the environment - anthropogenic activities can put the natural ecosystems at risk.
Other environmental impacts:
- increase in greenhouse gases - ozone layer depletion - mineral depletion - Invasive species - destruction of natural ecosystems/ habitats - use of fossil fuels
The environmental impact of fishing
- overfishing - harmful fishing practices - sustainable fisheries and fisheries management - bycatch
Effects on technology
This results in unavoidable environmental impacts, which is measured as resource use or pollution
Technology and the anthroposphere affect all the spheres of the earth (true or false)
True
Effects of agriculture
Varied based on the wide variations of agricultural practices around the world. The environmental impact depends on the production practices used by farmers.
