Many Contemporary Land-Use Issues Are Related to the Human Use

question 13

Essay

Many contemporary land-use issues are related to the human use of land that substantially reduces or destroys its environmental value.List four examples of Canadian natural capital threatened by land-use changes.

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Definitions:

Paracelsus

A Swiss physician and alchemist in the Renaissance period, considered one of the fathers of modern toxicology and medicine.

Hypnotism

A trance-like state resembling sleep, typically induced by a therapist by focusing a patient's attention and increasing their responsiveness to suggestions.

Sympathetic Listening

An approach to listening where the listener focuses on understanding the speaker's feelings and emotions.

Humanitarian Approach

An approach that emphasizes the welfare and dignity of people, typically used in contexts of aid and development to alleviate suffering and promote human rights.