Choose the best definition for Human Environment Interaction.
The way humans effect the environment and the environment effects humans.
The way that humans change and modify their environment.
The way that the environment changes humans.
The unintended and intended consequences of humans changing the environment.
To adapt means to...
To change a situation to fit into one's own needs
To change one's self to fit into a situation
What might be an Unintentional Consequence of building a Dam?
Creating hydroelectric power for an area
Destroying habitats for river animals
Diverting water to another area
Controlling flooding
What might be an intentional consequence of building a factory?
Air pollution due to factory gas
Destroying the habitat for local wildlife
Creating jobs and money for an area
Adding additional waste to be disposed of
Throughout history, people have lived on mountains, in deserts, and along rivers and coastlines. What does this great variety in the areas of human settlement demonstrate?
People organize in similar types of government.
People can adapt to different physical environments.
People enter similar occupations in very different regions.
People prefer to live away from where other people settle.
These actions that occur in India are shown below. What conclusion can be drawn from these actions?
Monsoons rarely happen in India.
People adapt their behavior to their environment.
People often are unable to adapt to their environment.
The climate of India is not subject to seasonal change.
Japan consists of a string of mountainous islands. Most of Japan's people live in heavily populated areas along the coast. What conclusion is supported by these statements?
Major urban centers are rarely found near water.
The spread of new ideas is discouraged by overseas trade.
The geography of a nation influences human settlement.
Mountains prevent people from developing a culture.