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- 1. MODIFICATION OF THE LANDSCAPE Howthe landscape affects human actions and vice versa wwww.sudo24.com
- 2. LESSON OUTLINE How humansadapt the landscape How these changes affect the environment Environmental impact Responsible modification of the environment wwww.sudo24.com
- 3. THINK ABOUT IT Humanshave been changing the physical landscape for centuries to fit their needs. Can you think of ways that this is done? What do you think are the effects of these changes on the environment? wwww.sudo24.com
- 4. ENVIRONMENTAL MODIFICATION How humans modifythe environment DAMS Control the flow of water from natural sources. Also used for irrigation and to prevent flooding of areas inhabited by humans. AGRICULTURE Plots of land are cleared for farming and caring for livestock. wwww.sudo24.com
- 5. MINING The process bywhich precious minerals and ores are extracted from the earth. URBANIZATION Growth of cities and other human communities. ENVIRONMENTAL MODIFICATION How humans modify the environment wwww.sudo24.com
- 6. THINK ABOUT THIS Whydo humans modify the environment? wwww.sudo24.com
- 7. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT How the environmentchanges ECOSYSTEM CHANGE As humans change the environment, it affects the natural cycle of the ecosystem that once was there. ENDANGERED SPECIES Modification of the environment can result in the displacement of different animal and plant species, resulting in them becoming endangered. wwww.sudo24.com
- 8. RESPONSIBLE MODIFICATION ENERGY EFFICIENT Use equipmentthat use less energy or use renewable energy sources. SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES Find ways to implement changes that have less negative impact. ECO-FRIENDLY MATERIALS Use materials that are recyclable or biodegradable. wwww.sudo24.com
- 9. YOUR TURN Take astep back in time and look at how your area was twenty years ago: Feel free to contact us if you have any further questions wwww.sudo24.com