Human-Environment Interaction
Analyze how humans modify their environment to suit their needs and the consequences of these changes.
Key Questions
- 1How has the draining of wetlands for housing affected local ecosystems?
- 2How do humans adapt to living in extreme environments like the Arctic?
- 3Can technology solve the environmental problems created by settlement?
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