Environmental Modifications Flashcard

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What is one need that can be met by clearing land?

Back

building houses for shelter

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What is one need that can be met by drilling for oil?

Back

it gives us gas for our cars

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What is one need that can be met by agriculture (farming)?

Back

it gives us crops to eat

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What is one need that can be met by building roads?

Back

allows us to get to places faster

Front

In the picture above, how did the people modify the environment to meet their needs?

Back

by clearing the land to make a home

Front

What does the word consequence mean?

Back

something that happens because of something else

Front

Faster transportation is a ____ consequence to modifying the environment.

Back

good

Front

Pollution is an example of a ____ consequence to modifying the environment.

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bad

Front

___ means to use something carefully and not waste it.

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Conserve

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___ means to replace. Many of the Earth’s resources replenish themselves.

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Replenish