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Hunter-Gathers
Agricultural Revolution
The Industrial Revolution
1.
What is a hunter-gather society?
1.
What is agriculture?
1.
When did the Industrial Revolution occur?
2.
Are hunter-gatherer groups large or small?
Are hunter-gatherer groups mobile? Why or
why not?
2.
How old is agriculture?
2.
What is/was the Impact of the Industrial
Revolution on the environment?
3.
What is the effect of agriculture on human
populations? What is the effect of agriculture on
local environments?
3.
Did societies become MORE or LESS efficient
during this time?
3.
Example(s)?
4.
Impact on the Environment?
4.
Improving the Quality of Life
Did selective breeding play a part in agriculture?
If so, how?
Population Growth: A Local Pressure
Resource Depletion
1.
Give a few examples of how the Industrial
revolution improved people’s life.
1.
What are the two main reasons for today’s
environmental problems?
1.
Define “Natural Resource”. Give two examples
of a natural resource.
2.
Was the Industrial Revolution good for the
environment? How about for people?
2.
2.
Are there different types of natural resources? If
so, define and give examples.
3.
How have past improvements in technology led
to negative environmental effects today?
What two reasons for an increase in the human
population?
How have past improvements in technology led
to negative environmental effects today?
3.
Define “depletion”.
4.
What is a “Closed System”? How does a closed
system relate to humans and the environment?
5.
What are some problems associated with a
closed system?
3.
Pollution
Loss of Biodiversity
1.
Define pollution.
1.
Define biodiversity.
2.
Where does most of today’s pollution come
from?
2.
Define extension.
3.
3.
Name and distinguish between the two types of
pollution.
Define mass extinction. Give an example of a
mass extension that has occurred on Earth.
4.
How do scientists think the extension of species
will impact the Earth?