Human Adaptations to and Uses of the Natural Environment

question 190

Multiple Choice

Human adaptations to and uses of the natural environment

• A) have been occurring for hundreds and thousands of years.
• B) no longer occur with globalization of the late 20th century.
• C) began with the Industrial Revolution.
• D) almost never result in pollution or environmental degradation.
• E) occur in only hearth areas - many regions of the world remain pristine and untouched by human activity.

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Definitions:

Olaudah Equiano

An African writer and abolitionist who wrote an autobiography detailing his experiences as a slave and a free man, which became influential in the abolition movement.

Eighteenth-Century Theme

A reference to culture, society, or historical events characteristic of the 1700s, often highlighting enlightenment, colonial expansion, or early democratic movements.

British Colonies

Territories around the world that were controlled and governed by Britain from the 16th to the mid-20th century, spreading British influence globally.