Exploring Changes in the Physical Environment

The video explores how humans have altered the physical environment through infrastructure like roads, highways, and bridges, land clearing for urban development and agriculture, drilling for oil, and building dams. It concludes with a call to investigate these changes in Gainesville, Texas.

What are some components of the physical environment mentioned in the video?

• Mountains, rivers, and forests

• Books, pens, and paper

• Buildings, cars, and roads

• Computers, phones, and tablets

How have roads and highways changed the way people travel?

• They have reduced the need for vehicles.

• They have made travel slower and more difficult.

• They have made it easier to travel long distances.

• They have increased the cost of travel.

What is one purpose of clearing land?

• To increase wildlife habitats

• To reduce pollution

• To develop urban areas and agriculture

• To create more forests

What is urban development associated with?

• Mountains and rivers

• Stores, homes, and schools

• Forests and wildlife

• Deserts and oceans

What is one of the main uses of oil obtained from drilling?

• Constructing houses

• Fuel for vehicles

• Producing food

• Building roads

Which of the following products is made using oil?

• Crayons

• Glass bottles

• Cotton clothing

• Wooden furniture

What is a key benefit of building dams?

• Controlling flooding and providing energy

• Destroying natural habitats

• Increasing water pollution

• Reducing water supply

How many dams does Texas have?

• Over 5,000

• Over 7,000

• Over 3,000

• Over 1,000

What are two important factors when building a dam?

• Elevation and a lot of water

• Sunlight and wind

• Sand and gravel

• Trees and plants

What is the final destination mentioned in the video?

• Gainesville, Texas

• Houston, Texas

• Dallas, Texas

• Austin, Texas