Physical Systems Affect Human Systems Assessment

Geographic factors such as mountains, deserts, and water affect what two things.

• 1. Human development and water

• Culture development and human settlement

• Natural and physical resources

What is an example of a geographic factor?

• desert

• school

• road

Why does climate affect where people settle?

• It affects where people build their homes and sudden changes in climate can bring about floods, drought or famine.

• It affects what people build to have fun

• It does not affect people at all

If people settle in a dry, hot climate, what might they wear to adapt to the weather?

• 1. Heavy furs and boots

• Furs and flip flops

• Light, airy clothing

People who chose to live in a location near the sea might do what?

• 1. Plants crops and harvest them

• Fish, and use a boat to travel

• Farm inland and eat all the food themselves

You want to buy a house, but you are unsure of the area. What three things would you look for?

• 1. location , climate and school systems

• Climate, clothes and fun things to do

• Location, climate and geography

What are three types of human settlements?

• 1. Schools, roads and bridges

• Bridges, caves and mountains

• Villages, towns and cities

What is precipitation?

• climate

• rainfall

• natural resources

True or False: People should look at the precipitation of an area before relocating.

• true

• false

Use the map to help you answer the question. Look at the areas in blue. This area is at an increased risk for…

• drought

• floods

• famine