Human Environment Interaction Review

What can we infer about the following image?

• The size of rainforest area over time has decreased.

• The size of the rainforest area over time has increased.

• Earthquakes lead to the destruction of rainforests.

• Rainforests are being destroyed for the benefit of humans.

What is a negative effect of the Aswan High dam in Egypt?

• decreased water flow

• increased energy generated by water flow

• decreased silt deposits

• increased tourism

What was one of the long term health effects of the eruption at Mount St. Helens?

• Lava destruction in multiple states

• Increased rates of water toxicity

• Decreased birth rate in surrounding states

• Increased respiratory illnesses with children

What was the purpose of this?

• To raise the land to above sea level

• To increase tourism and living space in one of the fastest growing areas at the time

• To generate electricity in this region

• To save wildlife from extinction

What change has resulted from a growth of populations and overgrazing in the Sahel region?

• desertification

• desalination

• land reclamation

• droughts

Which of the following is an example of modifying the geography to help farmers in a hilly region?

• Desertification

• Desalination

• Terrace Farming

• Deforestation

The Chinese government and environmentalists disagree about the construction of this project.

• Three Gorges Dam

• Aswan High Dam

• Hoover Dam

• The Grand Canal

• Lake Lavon Dam

How has the use of polders in the Netherlands helped people?

• Provided fresh water

• Allow people to live in areas that were once part of the sea.

• Creates stability in the economy.

• Created new jobs

This technology was used in _____________ allowed people to ___________________.

• Dubai - protect the shoreline

• Dubai - create energy for the region

• Netherlands - live in areas that were once part of the sea

• Netherlands - provide protection from hurricanes

Which of the following can humans due to adapt to their surroundings?

• Create anti pollution devices.

• Establish communism

• Build desalination plants

• Redraw political boundaries on maps