Definitions
What does “Human-Environment Interaction” describe?
A) How humans ignore their surroundings
B) How humans and the environment affect each other
C) How only weather patterns influence humans
D) How humans migrate between regions
B) How humans and the environment affect each other
What is a canal?
A) A natural river used for transportation
B) A man-made waterway connecting different bodies of water
C) A structure built to store water
D) A man-made barrier used to stop flooding
B) A man-made waterway connecting different bodies of water
What is one positive effect of building dams?
A) They provide electricity and water storage
B) They destroy ecosystems
C) They increase flooding
D) They pollute nearby rivers
A) They provide electricity and water storage
What would most likely happen if levees were not built along major rivers?
A) Rivers would dry up
B) Nearby cities might flood during heavy rain
C) Rivers would disappear
D) Farming would stop completely
B) Nearby cities might flood during heavy rain
Which of the following is an example of humans adapting to their environment?
A) Building dams to store water
B) Clearing land for agriculture
C) Wearing appropriate clothing for the climate
D) Polluting rivers
C) Wearing appropriate clothing for the climate
Which of the following describes the environmental characteristics of a place?
A) Population density and culture
B) Climate, rivers, and mountains
C) Number of cities
D) Type of government
B) Climate, rivers, and mountains
What is a dam primarily built to do?
A) Prevent erosion
B) Control flooding and generate electricity
C) Increase pollution
D) Remove mountains
B) Control flooding and generate electricity
Which modification can fail during hurricanes, causing catastrophic flooding?
A) Dams
B) Canals
C) Levees
D) Mines
C) Levees
What environmental issue can result from mountaintop removal mining?
A) Increased soil fertility
B) Cleaner air
C) Creation of new forests
D) Major changes to ecosystems and landforms
D) Major changes to ecosystems and landforms
What is an example of humans modifying their environment?
A) Adjusting daily routines to match the weather
B) Moving to new regions
C) Constructing levees to prevent flooding
D) Watching the forecast
C) Constructing levees to prevent flooding
Which of the following describes human characteristics of a place?
A) Mountain ranges
B) Climate zones
C) Built environment and population size
D) Vegetation and animal life
C) Built environment and population size
What is mining?
A) Removing soil to plant crops
B) Diverting river flow for irrigation
C) Constructing large concrete walls
D) Extraction of valuable materials from the Earth
D) Extraction of valuable materials from the Earth
What is one positive effect of levees?
A) They destroy farmland
B) They allow agriculture and cities to develop safely near rivers
C) They pollute the water supply
D) They create new mountains
B) They allow agriculture and cities to develop safely near rivers
Which modification has the greatest impact on aquatic life?
A) Dams
B) Levees
C) Mining
D)Canals
A) Dams
Which question best reflects Human-Environment Interaction?
A) What is the capital of France?
B) How do humans affect their surroundings and how does the environment affect humans?
C) What languages are spoken in Europe?
D) What type of government does the U.S. have?
B) How do humans affect their surroundings and how does the environment affect humans?
Which modification is most likely to cause fish migration disruption?
A) Canals
B) Dams
C) Levees
D) Mining
B) Dams
What is a levee?
A) A human-made embankment that prevents flooding
B) A system for generating electricity
C) A type of canal that connects oceans
D) A storage area for coal and minerals
A) A human-made embankment that prevents flooding
Which modification provides jobs and raw materials for the economy?
A) Levees
B) Mining
C) Dams
D) Canals
B) Mining
What do canals and dams have in common?
A) Both store coal
B) Both alter natural water systems
C) Both are used for tourism only
D) Both prevent erosion
B) Both alter natural water systems
Which modification is most similar to a bridge?
A) Dams
B) Levees
C) Mining
D) Canals
D) Canals
Which statement best explains why humans build dams?
A) To block transportation
B) To pollute rivers
C) To control water for human use and create electricity
D) To stop mining operations
C) To control water for human use and create electricity
Which modification helps boost trade and transportation?
A) Dams
B) Canals
C) Levees
D) Mining
B) Canals
Which modification alters natural waterways and ecosystems?
A) Canals
B) Mining
C) Levees
D) Dams
A) Canals or D) Dams
Which of the following is a positive effect of human modification?
A) Increased energy production
B) Air pollution
C) Habitat destruction
D) Soil erosion
A) Increased energy production
Bonus: A city located near a large river wants to expand its population and industry but also faces frequent flooding. Based on what you’ve learned, which combination of human modifications would most effectively help the city grow while reducing flood risk — and what is one possible negative consequence of this decision?
A) Constructing canals; could stop flooding completely
B) Expanding mining operations; could increase pollution
C) Building dams and levees; could disrupt ecosystems and fish migration
D) Removing forests; could improve soil quality
C) Building dams and levees; could disrupt ecosystems and fish migration