Anthropogenic
Anthropogenic
Anthropogenic (/ˌænθrəpoʊˈdʒɛnɪk/; from the Greek: ἄνθρωπος, anthropos, "human", and γενής, genes, "origin") refers to an effect, process, object, or substance that is a result of human activity. The term is often used in the context of environmental science, where it is associated with global phenomena such as climate change and pollution.
Etymology
The term "anthropogenic" is derived from two Greek words: anthropos meaning "human" and genes meaning "origin". It was first used in the mid-19th century to describe the influence of human activity on the natural world.
Related Terms
- Anthropocene: The proposed current geological epoch, in which humans are the primary cause of permanent planetary change.
- Anthropogenic climate change: Climate change that is directly attributable to human activities, particularly the emission of greenhouse gases.
- Anthropogenic pollution: Pollution resulting from human activity.
- Anthropogenic landscape: A landscape significantly influenced by human activity.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Anthropogenic
- Wikipedia's article - Anthropogenic
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