STS- TECHNOSPHERE

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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.


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