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Unit1 Visual Environment Notes

The document outlines the relationship between humans and the environment, highlighting key historical developments such as the origin of agriculture, the rise of city-states, and the impact of the Industrial Revolution on pollution. It emphasizes the importance of sustainable development and global cooperation in addressing climate change and resource management, referencing significant events like the Stockholm Conference and the Rio Summit. The document concludes with essential points for examination regarding environmental issues and human responsibility.

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Unit1 Visual Environment Notes

The document outlines the relationship between humans and the environment, highlighting key historical developments such as the origin of agriculture, the rise of city-states, and the impact of the Industrial Revolution on pollution. It emphasizes the importance of sustainable development and global cooperation in addressing climate change and resource management, referencing significant events like the Stockholm Conference and the Rio Summit. The document concludes with essential points for examination regarding environmental issues and human responsibility.

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Unit I: Humans and the Environment (Visual Notes)

Man–Environment Interaction

Humans depend on nature for food, water, and shelter.

Tree Human

Origin of Agriculture

Humans started farming and living in one place.

Farm Farmer

Emergence of City-States

City-states developed near rivers for water and trade.

River

Ancient Civilizations and Environment


Civilizations depended on rivers and natural resources.

River

Industrial Revolution

Factories and machines increased production but also pollution.


Smoke

Population Growth

More population means more use of natural resources.

P P P P P

Global Environmental Change

Climate change and global warming affect the Earth.


Hot Climate

Earth

Environmental Ethics

Humans should protect and respect nature.

Protect Nature

Environmentalism

Movements started to save forests and reduce pollution.

Save Environment

Stockholm Conference 1972

First major world conference on environmental protection.


World Meeting

Sustainable Development

Use resources carefully for future generations.

Nature People Future

Rio Summit 1992

Countries worked together to protect the environment.

World

Most Important Points for Exam ■


• Industrial Revolution increased pollution.

• Population growth increases resource use.

• Climate change is a global problem.

• Sustainable development saves resources for future generations.

• Stockholm Conference 1972 was the first major environmental conference.

• Rio Summit promoted global environmental cooperation.

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