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Modification of the Landscape

In this pdf you going to learn about how the landscape affects human actions and vice versa

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Modification of the Landscape

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  1. MODIFICATION OF THE LANDSCAPE How the landscape affects human actions and vice versa wwww.sudo24.com

  2. LESSON OUTLINE How humans adapt the landscape How these changes affect the environment Environmental impact Responsible modification of the environment wwww.sudo24.com

  3. THINK ABOUT IT Humans have 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 modify the environment DAMS AGRICULTURE Control the flow of water from natural sources. Also used for irrigation and to prevent flooding of areas inhabited by humans. Plots of land are cleared for farming and caring for livestock. wwww.sudo24.com

  5. ENVIRONMENTAL MODIFICATION How humans modify the environment MINING URBANIZATION The process by which precious minerals and ores are extracted from the earth. Growth of cities and other human communities. wwww.sudo24.com

  6. THINK ABOUT THIS Why do humans modify the environment? wwww.sudo24.com

  7. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT How the environment changes ECOSYSTEM CHANGE ENDANGERED SPECIES As humans change the environment, it affects the natural cycle of the ecosystem that once was there. 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 SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES Find ways to implement changes that have less negative impact. ECO-FRIENDLY MATERIALS Use materials that are recyclable or biodegradable. ENERGY EFFICIENT Use equipment that use less energy or use renewable energy sources. wwww.sudo24.com

  9. YOUR TURN Take a step 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

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