Environmental Factor

Definition

An environmental factor refers to any element or condition in the natural environment that can impact human activities and behaviors. These factors can include physical features, such as landforms, climate conditions, availability of water resources, and vegetation.

Related terms

Natural Resources: These are materials or substances found in nature that have economic value and are used by humans for various purposes.

Climate Change: Refers to long-term shifts in weather patterns caused by human activities, leading to alterations in temperature, precipitation levels, and other climatic variables.

Topography: The physical features or shape of the Earth's surface including mountains, valleys, plains, and plateaus.