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Learning Target 6a: I can explain how variations among physical environments in the Eastern Hemisphere influence human

activities.

Climate

Settlement Patterns

Human Activities
Learning Target 6a: I can explain how variations among physical environments in the Eastern Hemisphere influence human
activities.

Climate

Long-term trends in weather and conditions in the atmosphere of an area

Tropical, Dry, Moderate, Continental, Polar

Settlement Patterns

People typically settle where climate is comfortable

Regions with harsh climate (e.g. Antarctica) are less populated than other places

Human Activities

Types of clothing worn and buildings constructed vary with climate and settlement patterns

Occupations and ways of life vary with climate and settlement patterns (e.g. agriculture)
Learning Target 6b: I can explain how human activities have altered the physical environments of the Eastern Hemisphere.

Human Modification of the Environment


Learning Target 6b: I can explain how human activities have altered the physical environments of the Eastern Hemisphere.

Human Modification of the Environment

Irrigation increases agricultural Growth of industry leads to


production. increased air and water pollution.

Terrace farming creates level steps in Creation of cities and suburbs


hills and mountains for growing rice. reduces available farmland

Construction of canals links Construction of highways leads to


waterways together for trade and disruption of natural habits of
travel. animals.

Construction of dams prevents High energy consumption leads to


floods, stores drinking water, and depletion of natural resources and
generates electric power. pollution.

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