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The connection between humans and nature. - Coggle Diagram
The connection between humans and nature.
What?
What does this connection mean for us?
If humans feel a part of nature and are more connected to nature, they will feel a responsibility to care for nature and protect it.
What do humans and plants exchange for each other?
Plants help us breathe by providing us oxygen, and humans help plants by providing them carbon dioxide.
What is the biophilia hypothesis?
This hypothesis suggests that humans possess an innate tendency to seek connections with nature and other forms of life. Biophilia can be defined as
the urge to affiliate with other forms of life
.
Where?
Where are you likely to be most connect with nature?
Although it is nice and refreshing to bring a part of the outside world into your home, you are more likely to be the most connected with nature outdoors.
When?
When did we start to realize we have this strong connection with nature?
Humans have used natural remedies to heal and for health benefits for thousands of years
Why?
Why do we have such a strong connection with nature?
A reason we might have a relationship with nature is due to the ongoing exchange and change of resources, the service nature and humans provide to each other.
How?
How do we have such a strong connection with nature?
Similar to to why we have this connection, it is due to the ongoing exchange and change of resources, the service nature and humans provide to each other.
How does having a connection with nature impact us?
People that have a connection with nature are more likely to behave positively towards the environment, wildlife and habitats.
How does one create a stronger connection with nature?
Caring for your environment, as well as spending a lot of time in nature can help build a deeper connection between the two. (doing yoga in an in environment surrounded by nature really creates that mind-nature connection.)
Who?
Who made this discovery?
Edward O. Wilson introduced the biophilia hypothesis in his book
Biophilia
.
Who is most connected? (Children, teenagers, adults?)
Anyone can be connected with nature, it just depends on how you interact with it and how you treat it.