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요약: 

환경 조건과 유기체의 인식

(Environmental conditions and the perception of organisms)

주제: 

환경 조건에 대한 인식과 다양한 유기체의 관점을 이해하는 것의 중요성.

(Perception of environmental conditions and the importance of understanding different organisms' perspectives.)

요지:

생태학자들은 모든 유기체가 우리와 같은 방식으로 환경을 감지한다고 가정해서는 안 되며, 다른 유기체가 보는 것처럼 세상을 보려고 노력해야 합니다.

(Ecologists should not assume that all organisms sense the environment in the way we do and should try to see the world as others see it.)

핵심 어휘

(1) Environmental conditions: 환경 조건 

(It seems natural to describe certain environmental conditions as 'extreme', 'harsh', 'benign' or 'stressful'.)

(2) Extreme: 극한 

(It may seem obvious when conditions are 'extreme': the midday heat of a desert, the cold of an Antarctic winter.)

(3) Benign: 온화한 

(Emotive words like harsh and benign should be used by ecologists only with care.)

(4) Salinity: 염도 

(The salinity of the Great Salt Lake is an example of an extreme condition for humans.)

(5) Physiological characteristics: 생리적 특성 

(These conditions are extreme for us, given our particular physiological characteristics and tolerances.)

(6) Tolerances: 내성 

(Our perception of extreme conditions is based on our physiological characteristics and tolerances.)

(7) Ecologist: 생태학자 

(It is lazy and dangerous for the ecologist to assume that all other organisms sense the environment in the way we do.)

(8) Environment: 환경 

(Ecologists should try to gain a worm's-eye or plant's-eye view of the environment.)

(9) Perception: 인식 

(Different organisms perceive their environment differently, based on their adaptations and characteristics.)

(10) Adaptation: 적응 

(Species adapt to their environment in various ways, making certain conditions not extreme for them.)

내용 이해

(1) What are some examples of extreme environmental conditions for humans? 

(인간에게 극한 환경 조건의 예시는 무엇인가요?)

(2) How do our physiological characteristics and tolerances affect our perception of environmental conditions? 

(생리적 특성과 내성이 환경 조건에 대한 인식에 어떻게 영향을 미치나요?)

(3) Why is it dangerous for ecologists to assume that all organisms sense the environment in the way we do? 

(생태학자들이 모든 생물체가 우리와 같은 방식으로 환경을 인지한다고 가정하는 것이 왜 위험한가요?)

(4) What should ecologists do instead of assuming all organisms perceive the environment as we do? 

(생태학자들은 우리와 같은 방식으로 환경을 인지한다고 가정하는 대신 무엇을 해야 하나요?)

(5) How do adaptations affect an organism's perception of environmental conditions? 

(적응은 생물체의 환경 조건에 대한 인식에 어떻게 영향을 미치나요?)

* Suggested Answers

(1) Some examples of extreme environmental conditions for humans include the midday heat of a desert, the cold of an Antarctic winter, and the salinity of the Great Salt Lake. 

(Reason: The text provides these examples.)

(2) Our physiological characteristics and tolerances affect our perception of environmental conditions by determining which conditions we consider extreme or harsh. 

(Reason: The text discusses this in relation to our perception of extreme conditions.)

(3) It is dangerous for ecologists to assume that all organisms sense the environment in the way we do because it may lead to misunderstandings about the needs and adaptations of other organisms. 

(Reason: The text emphasizes the importance of understanding different organisms' perspectives.)

(4) Instead of assuming all organisms perceive the environment as we do, ecologists should try to gain a worm's-eye or plant's-eye view of the environment and see the world as other organisms see it. 

(Reason: The text suggests this as a more accurate approach for ecologists.)

(5) Adaptations affect an organism's perception of environmental conditions by allowing them to thrive in conditions that may be considered extreme for others. For example, cacti do not perceive desert conditions as extreme because they have evolved to survive in such environments. 

(Reason: The text uses the examples of cacti and penguins to illustrate this point.)

주요  문장

(1) "To a cactus there is nothing extreme about the desert conditions in which cacti have evolved; nor are the icy lands of Antarctica an extreme environment for penguins." 

(This sentence highlights the differences in perception of extreme conditions among various organisms due to their adaptations.)

(2) "It is lazy and dangerous for the ecologist to assume that all other organisms sense the environment in the way we do." 

(This sentence emphasizes the importance of considering different organisms' perspectives when studying the environment.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GK_vRtHJZu4 

1. Watch This Video

2. Questions and Answers

Question 1: What is biodiversity and why is it important?

Answer:

Ecosystem, species, and genetic diversity

Makes ecosystems strong and resilient

Question 2: What are the three intertwined features of biodiversity?

Answer:

Ecosystem diversity

Species diversity

Genetic diversity

Question 3: Why is the Amazon rainforest considered one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth?

Answer:

Complex ecosystems

Many species

Genetic variety

Question 4: How do species in the Amazon rainforest support each other?

Answer:

Provide food and shelter

Disperse seeds

Recycle nutrients

Question 5: Why is genetic diversity important for individual species?

Answer:

Helps cope with changes

Reduces vulnerability

Question 6: What happens when a species with low genetic diversity disappears?

Answer:

Knot untied in biodiversity net

Part of the net disintegrates

Question 7: What is a keystone organism, and why are coral reefs an example?

Answer:

Important for other species' survival

Provide habitats and support many species

Question 8: How does the loss of biodiversity affect humans?

Answer:

Threatens our well-being

Risks unraveling Earth's safety net