Humans and Their Environment Answers

Which are examples of humans changing the natural environment when trying to lessen the impact of natural hazards? Select three options.Fish habitats are changed when dams are built to control floods.Oceanfront habitats are changed when seawalls are built to block storm tides.Wooded habitats are changed when trees are cut down to prevent forest fires.Urban habitats are changed when buildings are strengthened against earthquakes.Backyard habitats are changed when storm cellars are built to withstand tornadoes.

Examine the photo of Hoover Dam.

What can humans do to lessen the impact of natural hazards? Select three options.plan ways to survive natural hazardsclean up damage following natural hazardsbuild homes near the path of natural hazardscontrol the environment to prevent natural hazardsdevelop ways to minimize damage from natural hazards

Why do humans settle near waterways? Select three options.The water is needed for drinking and farming.The warm climate near water makes life comfortable.The rich soil near waterways makes for better crops.The waterways make trade and transportation easier.The fish in waterways attract other animals to be hunted.

Which best describes how climate impacts natural resources as people adapt to life in the southwestern United States?

Examine the photo of a factory’s smokestacks.

Examine the image of an archeological site.

Examine the image of American Indians transporting animal skins.

Which describes the geographic impact of logging in the Amazon rainforest?

What is most likely to occur when humans use a natural resource, such as coal, without considering long-term consequences?