SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

WORLD GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why do human beings alter their environment?
A
to meet their needs
B
to establish their biome
C
to change vegetation regions
D
to influence weather patterns
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Human beings have been modifying the natural environment for many years. Humans clean lands for their personal uses like agriculture or building their habitats. We cut the trees, divert the water and streams and overuse the natural resources to fulfil our needs.

Detailed explanation-2: -To fulfil these varied needs, humans learnt to grow crops, tamed animals and began a settled life. The wheel was invented, surplus food was produced, barter system emerged, trade started and commerce developed. Industrial revolution made possible large scale production. By and by transportation became faster.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer: The needs of human beings are increasing day and day. Hence, they modify the natural environment to fulfill these needs. Sometimes they even destroy their environment Human beings have made cars for their convenience.

Detailed explanation-4: -Healthy ecosystems clean our water, purify our air, maintain our soil, regulate the climate, recycle nutrients and provide us with food. They provide raw materials and resources for medicines and other purposes. They are at the foundation of all civilisation and sustain our economies.

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