People Modify the Environment and their Movement

People Modify the Environment and their Movement

People Modify

To do their job, or to survive, people change the physical environment.

They clear and prepare the land for planting crops.

They dig in the ground to find water wells.

They cut trees to build houses, and blast mountains to build bridges.

Multiple Choice

Why do people modify the physical environment?

• Because they are bored

• Because of the job and to survive

• Because nature is dangerous

Multiple Choice

People need food to survive. How do we get fruits and vegetables?

• From asking the plant

• Fruit falls into my basket

• From planting crops in the prepared land

What things are modified in a city?

• Cutting trees and preparing the land for building.

• Using natural water for bringing water to offices and houses.

• Building streets for cars to pass.

• Using water to produce electricity.

Multiple Choice

What natural things can be modified for a city to grow?

• the land for buildings and streets.

• the walls making a house

• the kitchen of my house

The Movement of People

People around the world often move from

place to place.

This movement of people is called migration.

It takes place for different reasons.

For example, early people often moved from place to place in search of food.

Multiple Choice

What would be a reason for people to move to another place?

• To live more

• Because they are bored

• For a better job oppotunity

• Today, many people move to find new opportunities, such as jobs.

• Sometimes people move because there are no resources, like water, food or electricity.

Open Ended

Why would you move to another house or city?