Modifying and Adapting to the Environment

What does "modify" mean in relation to the environment?

• To keep the environment the same

• To change the environment

• To forget about the environment

• To move away from the environment

Why do people sometimes modify their surroundings?

• To make them worse

• To meet their needs better

• To make them look pretty

• To ignore them

Which of the following is a need that the environment helps meet?

• Entertainment

• Food

• Toys

• Games

How does the environment influence the houses people build?

• It makes them smaller

• It determines the materials used

• It makes them colorful

• It makes them invisible

What might people do to modify their environment?

• Build a highway

• Ignore it

• Destroy it

• Move away

What is the relationship between climate and clothing?

• Climate has no effect on clothing

• Climate affects the type of clothing people wear

• Climate makes clothing unnecessary

• Climate changes the color of clothing

What do people in cold mountain climates wear to keep warm?

• Sunglasses

• Long robes

• Coats

• Sandals

What is a common way people adapt to hot climates?

• Use air conditioning

• Wear heavy coats

• Build homes on stilts

• Use fireplaces

What is often used in hot desert places to generate power?

• Wind power

• Solar power

• Water power

• Coal power

What helps people in wetlands build their homes?

• Building tunnels

• Using stilts

• Wearing robes

• Using air conditioning