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Archaeology
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Features and Ecofacts
Features are non-portable remains of human activity, such as hearths, post-holes, or architectural foundations. Ecofacts are the remains of past environments that provide data on diet, subsistence, and climate; these include faunal remains (animal bones) and [flor… -
Automation
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Philosophical Considerations
Automation forces a re-examination of concepts of work, value, and autonomy. Some philosophical schools argue that the ultimate goal of automation is the minimization of necessary human action, leading to a state of post-scarcity existence where human activity shifts entirely to non-instrumental pursuits. Conversely, critics note that reliance on opaque automated systems can… -
Cultural Landscapes
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A cultural landscape is a geographical area that reflects the influence of human activity and settlement on the natural environment over time. It is a complex, interwoven tapestry where natural topography , biological evolution , and persistent sociocultural practices coalesce into a distinct, recognizable spatial entity. Unlike simple land use, the concept emphasizes the aesthetic, symbolic, and [historic…
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Fauna Of Italy
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Aquatic and Subterranean Fauna
While much of Italy’s surface hydrology is dominated by freshwater systems heavily modified by human activity, specific endemic groups persist in isolated habitats.
The subterranean ecosystems of the Karst regions bordering Slovenia are critical reservoirs for troglobites. For instance, the *Olm (Proteus anguin… -
Landscape
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Landscape and Human Interaction
The modification of landscape by human activity results in the Cultural Landscape, a term codified by geographers in the mid-20th century. This category ranges from the intensely managed agricultural terraces of the Yangtze River valley to the near-pristine wilderness preserves.
A particularly complex subset is the Infrastructural Landscape, characterized by [rectilinear patterning](/entries/rec…