Geography 2 FINAL

Define the term “human-environment interaction” and provide an example of a positive and a negative interaction.

Sentence Stems: Human-environment interaction refers to _______________, and one example of a positive interaction is _______________.

• On the other hand, a negative interaction is _______________, which can lead to _______________.

Describe two ways humans adapt to their environment in Denver, CO and explain why these adaptations are necessary.

• Sentence Stems: One way humans adapt to the environment in Denver, CO, is by _______________, which is necessary because _______________.

• Another adaptation is _______________, and this is important because _______________.

What are 2 major causes and 2 effects of deforestation? Provide an example of a region impacted by deforestation.

Explain how urbanization can lead to both positive and negative outcomes for society and the environment.

Sentence Stems: Urbanization can positively impact society by _______________, but it can negatively affect the environment by _______________.

• While urbanization promotes _______________, it also creates challenges such as _______________.

Discuss two sources of air pollution and suggest 1 strategy to reduce their impact.

Sentence Stems: Two major sources of air pollution are _______________ and _______________.

• One strategy to reduce the impact of these sources is to _______________.

____________ are the changes humans make to their own behaviors to survive in their surroundings.

This pictures is an example of _________.

• An adaptation

• A modification

Wearing a coat in the winter is an example of a(n)...

• Adapt (adaptation)

• Modify (modification)

Boarding up your windows with wood before a hurricane is an example of a(n)...

• Adapt (adaptation)

• Modify (modification)

What is deforestation?

• Clearing Earth's forests on a massive scale
• Eating too much vegetables
• Going to a forest and pulling weeds
• Clearing the five trees in my backyard