* [ ] 5 Natural Balance (Energy in and Waste out, **ecological** balance, **self-regulation**) RELATION TO THE ECOLOGICAL SURROUNDING These variables inform us how the household of resources is functioning. Variables concerning climate, weather, air, ground, water, flora and fauna, as well as those concerning the ability of self-regulation of these sectors: feedback cycles, changes, stress factors, destroyments as well as indicators concerning the intactness of ecological systems, the status quo and efficiency of natural resources. Property = Ecological (balance, self-regulation)