human-environment interaction united states and canada
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Human-Environment Interaction
United States and Canada
Settlement and Agriculture
• Settlement-First inhabitants nomads, probably migrated from Asia over Beringia.
Settlement and Agriculture• Agriculture-Made
settlements permanent. Remains an important activity in both the United States and Canada.
Interactions with the environment• Building Cities:
Montreal-Adapted to the cold by building underground areas.
Interactions with the environment
• Building Cities: Los Angeles- Mild climate drew thousands, and urban sprawl began, as well as problems like air pollution, Water must be brought in from the Aqueduct
Interactions with the environment• Overcoming distances: Early
Trails -Trails for transportation and movement included the early national and wilderness roads, and Oregon and Santa Fe trails.
Interactions with the environment• Overcoming distances:
Transcontinental Railroads- In both the United States and Canada, rail lines across the country permanently changed the landscape, promoted economic development, and helped create national unity.
Interactions with the environment• Overcoming
distances: National highway systems-Extensive highway systems in both the United states and Canada accommodate and promote heavy reliance on the automobile.
Interactions with the environment
• Harnessing renewable resources for power.– Hydro-electric power
– Wind power
– Solar power