Interactions Between Humans and the Environment 8.3

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Littering

Waste or trash discarded or strewn on the ground or in bodies of water

Transportation Networks

studies the movement of people, goods, and information

Pollution

the introduction of contaminants that cause instability, disorder, harm or discomfort to the ecosystem

Habitats

the place where a group of organisms of the same kind live

Use of Natural Resources

Renewable resources can be replaced at a comparable or faster rate than they are consumed

Soil contamination

Chemicals that are released by spill or underground leakage

Air pollution

The release of chemicals and particulates into the atmosphere

Water pollution

The release of waste products and contaminants into oceans, rivers, lakes, and underground reservoirs

Noise pollution

The undesirable noise from such sources as traffic, airplanes, railroads, manufacturing plants, or construction sites

Human Migration

examines general settlement patterns and peoples' movements over time from one place to another

Human geography

explores interactions between humans and Earth's natural environment.

Technology

how the development and use of tools affect the ability of people to control and adapt to their natural environment

Conservation

simple steps they can take to help conserve Earth's natural resources


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