My Environment

Dr. Forrester introduces the five themes of geography, focusing on human/environment interactions. The video explores how humans depend on, adapt to, and modify the environment. Examples include the importance of water and resources, adaptation to different climates, and the transformation of Las Vegas through human innovation. The video concludes by encouraging viewers to reflect on their own interactions with the environment.

Which of the following is NOT one of the five themes of geography?

• Place

• Climate

• Location

• Movement

Why have humans historically built cities near water?

• To isolate from other communities

• To have access to essential resources like water and food

• For aesthetic purposes

• To avoid natural disasters

What is one way humans adapt to cold environments?

• Using air conditioners

• Wearing lighter clothes

• Wearing heavier clothes and building shelters

• Building skyscrapers

How does technology help humans adapt to unsuitable environments?

• By increasing the temperature of cold areas

• By reducing the need for natural resources

• By allowing humans to live in places previously thought uninhabitable

• By making environments more dangerous

What is a key factor that allows Las Vegas to exist in the desert?

• The presence of a large forest

• Proximity to the ocean

• Human innovation and environmental modification

• Natural rainfall

What role does the Hoover Dam play in supporting Las Vegas?

• It provides natural gas

• It acts as a tourist attraction

• It supplies water and electricity

• It offers transportation services

Which of the following is an example of humans modifying the environment?

• Wearing warm clothes in winter

• Building a bridge over a river

• Using fans in hot weather

• Living in a tropical rainforest