Environmental Changes and Democracy

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What is it called when humans change the land, water, or air to meet their needs?

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Modifying the environment

Front

How can people adapt to living in a very dry region?

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Using irrigation

conserving water

Front

How can severe storms, like hurricanes, impact a community’s daily life?

Back

Damaging homes, businesses, or transportation

Front

How can a country’s natural resources affect where people settle?

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Attracting people to areas with jobs, water, or fertile soil

Front

How can technology help humans overcome environmental challenges?

Back

Building dams, levees, or air-conditioning systems

Front

Name one responsibility citizens have in a democracy.

Back

Voting

Front

What is one right citizens are guaranteed in most democratic nations?

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Freedom of speech or religion

Front

Which branch of government is responsible for creating laws?

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The legislative branch

Front

Which branch of government makes sure the laws are carried out?

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The executive branch

Front

How does having a multicultural society strengthen a democracy?

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Encouraging new ideas, cooperation, and inclusion