Bell Ringer:

• How is Earth like an island?

6.1 Changing Landscapepg 154 - 157

The Effect of Human Activity• The first settlers of Hawaii 1600 years

ago had customs to ___________ their natural resources– not catching fish during spawning season– cut down coconut palm, plant two

• In late 1700’s settlers imported ___________ plants and animals and _____________ land for farms.

• What happens when a growing human population doesn’t manage natural resources that are both vital and limited???

• How is Earth like an island?

Humans

• Humans affect regional and global environments through 3 ways…….

1. ____________________• One of the most important inventions!• Stored food supplies allow settlements to

_________ and encourage modern civilization.

• Modern farming practices ________ world food production over last 50 years!

• ____________ is the practice of clearing land to plant one highly productive crop.

• How does providing food for 7 billion people affect natural resources?

2. _______________• As society developed many people

lived in cities.• As cities became crowded people

moved to _______________.• We enjoy high standards of living

which affects ________________. • Dense human populations produce a

lot of _____________ which impacts air, water, & soil resources.

• Development consumes farmland & divides natural habitats to ________________.

3. ____________ Growth

• Industrial ____________________ transformed society in 1800’s.

• Industry and science provides us with modern conveniences.

• These require ______________fuel energy– Coal, oil, natural ___________.

• Harvesting and burning fossil fuels affects ____________________.

• Traditionally, industries have discarded wastes into the water, air, and soil.

Sustainable Development

• Ecosystems provide _______ and services.Ex: freshwater & air– _______________: produced/replaced by healthy ecosystem.

EX?– ________________: when natural processes can’t replenish in a

reasonable amount of time. EX?• __________________ development is using resources in

an environmentally conscious way. – provides for human needs while preserving the ecosystems that

produce natural resources. • No long term harm to soil, water, climate• Consume little energy and material• Help people survive and _________________situation.

Review Q’s • 1a Make a table:

• 1b Population? Enviro. Health?• 2aSustainable development? Minimize negative

human impacts?• 2b Sun Renewable? Oil Nonrenewable?• 2c Filter Water? Flood Control? Absorb Excess

Water?

Human Activity Benefit Cost1.2.3.