1.5 Human Environment Interaction Quiz

What is the concept that deals with how humans shape and impact the environment?

• Human environment interaction

• Environmental possibilism

• Environmental determinism

• Sustainability

Which of the following is a WANT but not a NEED?

• Food

• Water

• Chipotle

• Shelter

What does sustainability mean?

• Focusing only on economic growth

• Ignoring environmental impact

• Using resources as quickly as possible

• Meeting wants and needs without impacting future generations

What is environmental determinism?

• The concept of sustainability

• A type of spatial concept

• The idea that people shape the environment

• The idea that the environment shapes society

What is a criticism of environmental determinism?

• It focuses too much on culture

• It ignores the role of the environment

• It has a eurocentric view

• It promotes sustainability

What is environmental possibilism?

• A type of spatial concept

• The concept of ignoring environmental impact

• The idea that people can modify the environment

• The idea that the environment solely shapes society

What is an example of how the environment impacts our daily lives?

• The books we read

• The movies we watch

• The type of cars we drive

• The color of our skin

What is the main question posed about the environment and society?

• What are the five themes of geography?

• Is the environment or people more important in the success of a society?

• How do people shape the environment?

• How can we achieve sustainability?

Cutting down trees to build houses is an example of which?

• Location
• Place
• Human-Environment Interaction
• Movement

Biochemical warfare that pollutes the water in a country is an example of which?

• Place
• Human-Environment Interaction
• Region
• Movement