Human-Environment Interaction Pre-Test

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What is an example of humans adapting to their environment? Options: Building a dam, Wearing warmer clothing in winter, Constructing roads, Planting crops

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Wearing warmer clothing in winter

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Which of the following is an example of modifying the environment? Migrating to a warmer climate, Growing a thicker fur coat, Clearing a forest for agriculture, Using sunscreen

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Clearing a forest for agriculture

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Constructing a greenhouse to grow plants in colder regions is an example of:

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Modifying the environment

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Using solar panels to generate electricity is an example of:

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Adapting to the environment

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Redirecting a river for irrigation purposes is a form of:

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Modifying the environment

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Adjusting work hours to avoid the hottest part of the day is an example of:

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Adapting to the environment

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Constructing artificial islands for additional land space is considered:

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Modifying the environment

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True or False? Humans affect the environment but the environment does NOT affect us.

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False

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Which of the following illustrations is an example of people adapting to their environment as opposed to modifying it? To keep homes warm during the winter, New Yorkers use heating units., To keep the Nile River from flooding, modern-day Egyptians built the Aswan Dam., To shield yourself from rain, you wear a raincoat., To reduce bumper-to-bumper traffic, the Texas Department of Transportation constructed a new highway.

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To shield yourself from rain, you wear a raincoat.

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Which of the following actions is an example of humans modifying their environment? Wearing sunglasses on a sunny day, Building a bridge over a river, Using a fan to cool down, Eating seasonal fruits

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Building a bridge over a river