Geographic Theme : Human-Environment Interaction
I.
Consider this principle……
“ALL CHOICES INVOLVE COSTS……….
A. Think of a choice that you made today
B. Now think about what you gave up to make that choice……..
C. Were the consequences positive or negative???
II.
Definition of Human-Environment Interaction
Provide some reasons why people choose to live in certain places
a.
b.
c.
The geographic theme of Human-Environment Interaction answers the question of…….
Actions can have positive and negative effects on the environment…..
List two positive effects people can have on their environment…
List two negative effects people can have on their environment…
III.
Film: Wolves at Idaho’s Door
a. The conflict that exists in the state of Idaho is………
b. The concern ranch owners have regarding the wolf population is……
c. It is/or is not important to have a vibrant wolf population because……
d. In your opinion can this conflict be resolves? Explain
Practice:
The objective for you to accomplish before next class will be to identify an impact that
humans are having on their environment. (positively or negatively). You will do this by
browsing the newspaper or online news sites. (nbcnews.com, cnn.com, abcnews.com, etc.)
Address the following. (Answer on a separate piece of paper; Can be typed or handwritten)
a. What actions are being taken and why?
b. What are the consequences of these actions? (Positive or Negative)
c. Are the consequences short term or long term?
d. Where did you find out about this action? (Provide the news article or the url address)?