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Chapter 6.1 Chapter 6.1

A Changing LandscapeA Changing Landscape

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The Effect of Human ActivityHumans affect regional and global environments through

agriculture

development

industry

They have an impact on the quality of Earth’s natural resources including

soil

water

atmosphere

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Agriculture

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Agriculture

Agriculture impacts natural resources including:

fresh water

fertile soil

Fertilizer production and farm machinery also consume large amounts of fossil fuels.

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Development

As modern society developed, many people chose to live in cities.

What environmental impact could result from this urbanization?

When urban centers become crowded, people moved to suburbs.

What environmental effect could result from this sprawl?

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Industrial Growth

The conveniences of modern life require a lot of energy.

How is most of this energy obtained?

What environmental impacts result from the use of this energy source?

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Sustainable Development

What is the difference between goods and services?

What are some ecosystem goods and services?

What happens if the environment can no longer produce these goods and services?

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Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources

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Sustainable Resource Use