Your notes should include vocabulary introduced throughout the chapter as these will be quizzed over. Understanding of the concepts is important- don’t get bogged down on specific examples from the text- these are meant to help you understand the big picture. Chapter 13 – The Humanized Environment: Key Issue 1

How Has Earth’s Environment Changed Over Time? De Blij, pp. 378-3-86 FIELD NOTE – DISASTER ALONG INDIAN OCEAN SHORES 1. According to the textbook, what were the causes that led to the great 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami? 2. Using the map below, color in the map (with a variety of different colors) to illustrate the tectonic plates of the world.

3. Human alteration of ____________________________________ continues in many forms today. For the first time in ________________________, however, the combined impact of humanity’s ____________________________ and exploitative actions is capable of producing ___________________________________ changes at the global scale. 4. Define anthropocene:

5. In the chart below describe how the earth’s environment has changed over time, specifically tectonic plates, ocean/atmosphere, & fire/ice.

DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE & KEY TERMS/LOCATIONS

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CTO

NIC

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TES

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CEA

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6. Using figure 13.5 (Earthquakes & Volcanic Eruptions) & your blank map of tectonic plates, 1) Use a highlighter to trace the paths of earthquake origins around the world; 2) Use a black/blue pen to make triangles (it doesn’t have to be extremely detailed [not every triangle is needed] – just enough so you know where volcanoes are) to identify active volcanoes; 3) Identify and label the location of the Pacific “Ring of Fire.”

7. Based on what you recorded in the map above, what observations can you gather? 8. What was The Little Ice Age? What did it look like? What effects did it have?

DEFINITION DESCRIPTION EFFECTS

Chapter 13 – The Humanized Environment: Key Issue 2

How Have Humans Altered Earth’s Environment? De Blij, pp. 386-394 1. Define renewable resources: 2. Define nonrenewable resources: 3. How have the following areas been affected by a shortage of water?

CALIFORNIA FLORIDA

4. What is the hydrologic cycle? 5. What are some of the arguments that physical geographer Jamie Linton has towards the hydrologic cycle?

WATER

WATER & POLITICS IN THE MIDDLE EAST 6. Describe the situation and the conflict over water use between Israel & Palestine

DESCRIPTION WATER SOURCE CONFLICT

7. Using figure 13.12 & the blank map on the right, identify all of the countries in the Middle East and trace the water pipelines that exist.

8. In the chart below, describe the areas where changes have been taking place in our earth’s atmosphere.

DESCRIPTION OF CHANGES

CLIMATE CHANGE

EXTREME WEATHER

EVENTS

ACID RAIN

ATMOSPHERE

9. In the chart below, describe the areas where changes have been taking place in our earth’s atmosphere.

DESCRIPTION OF CHANGES

DEFORESTATION

SOIL EROSION

WASTE DISPOSAL

THE LAND

BIODIVERSITY 10. Define biodiversity: 11. Human impacts on ___________________________________ have increased over time. The domestication of animals, followed by the __________________________________________ of plant life, caused significant changes in our relationship with other species. 12. Humans have also _____________________________________ to extinctions.

HUMAN TRAVEL HUMAN INTRODUCED SPECIES