Nature's Role in Human Existence

Nature, often called 'Mother Nature', has existed for over 4.5 billion years, far longer than humans. While humans depend on nature for survival, nature itself does not need humans. The future of humanity is intertwined with the health of nature; when nature thrives, so do humans, and when it falters, humans face dire consequences. Nature has the power to sustain or destroy, and it remains indifferent to human actions. Ultimately, human actions determine their own fate, while nature will continue to evolve and persist. The question remains whether humans are prepared to evolve alongside nature.

How long has nature existed compared to humans?

• About the same time as humans

• Much longer than humans

• Shorter than humans

• Only a few thousand years

Why is nature important for humans?

• Humans can survive without nature

• Nature provides essential resources for human survival

• Nature is a myth

• Nature is only important for animals

What happens when nature thrives?

• Humans become extinct

• Humans face challenges

• Humans thrive as well

• Nature becomes irrelevant

What is nature's ability in terms of species?

• Nature can only support species

• Nature can both sustain and eliminate species

• Nature is controlled by species

• Nature is indifferent to species

What determines human fate according to the text?

• Random chance

• Government policies

• Human actions

• Nature's decisions

What challenge does nature pose to humans at the end?

• To remain unchanged

• To dominate nature

• To evolve and adapt

• To ignore nature