Human-Environment Interaction-Week 23

What is human-environment interaction?

• The study of the ocean and its creatures

• The way humans adapt to and modify their environment

• The process of building homes and shelters

• The study of different climates around the world

Which of the following is NOT listed as a basic human need in the text?

• Food

• Clothing

• Electronics

• Shelter

Why do people usually choose to live close to certain resources?

• To be near their workplaces

• To enjoy the natural beauty

• To meet their basic needs

• To be close to entertainment options

What do people who live near the ocean often eat?

• Vegetables

• Fish

• Poultry

• Beef

What do people use wood from trees for, according to the text?

• To create art

• To build fences

• To make paper

• To build homes to protect themselves from stormy weather

How does land use influence change in communities?

• It has no significant impact

• It determines the types of jobs available

• It only affects the local economy

• It changes the way people interact with each other

What does it mean to adapt to the environment according to the text?

• To change the environment to fit human needs

• To leave the environment as it is without any human intervention

• To change the way people live based on their environment

• To use technology to control the environment

Which of the following is an example of modifying the environment?

• Building dams to provide water for growing food

• Living in different houses around the world

• Working in jobs related to the natural resources of a place

• Transporting food into the city

What is a characteristic of urban land use?

• There is a lot of undeveloped land for agriculture

• Buildings are spread out and there are fewer businesses

• There is less land available to grow food in urban areas

• Houses are far apart and businesses are built together in towns

What distinguishes suburban communities from urban ones?

• Suburban communities have taller buildings and more people

• Suburban communities have more businesses and people living in one location

• Suburban communities have smaller transportation systems and space for yards, parks, and lots

• Suburban communities rely on importing food from rural areas