Monday: Open your packs to page 37 and answer the 10 questions relating to human environmental interactions. SWBAT Describe significant human environmental interactions of Europe by taking guided notes.

Human-Interactive environment Page 7

Polders Human Environmental interaction that Increased livable land in the Netherlands. Polders 40% of the Netherlands was once under water They reclaim the land by building and draining the land. Page 282 IQP # 6 The biggest problem with polders is that water can seep back under the dike.

Netherlands

Canals of Venice Human Environmental interaction where humans have created canals to navigate the city of Venice, Italy. City is made up of 120 islands. They depend on over 150 canals to move around the city. Many of the buildings are supported by huge pillars City is sinking today.

Venice IQP # 7: Polders, canals, and city-states are all European adaptations to their environments

Deforestation and Acid Rain Humans have damaged and destroyed Europe’s forests Deforestation The clearing of forests from an area Used wood for fuel and building materials for ships and houses Acid Rain Chemicals from European factories mixes with water vapor and oxygen to form acid rain Scandinavia and Black Forest (Germany) was most effected.

Mediterranean Europe Complete the Notes on Mediterranean Europe in your Packet on Pages 8-11. When finished read “Olives of the Mediterranean: on page 42 and answer the questions that follow on page 43.

Greece: Home of Democracy IQP # 8: Isolation by mountains gave rise to the Greek City-State which was typically the most influential village in an area.

Greece: Athens

Rome’s Contributions

Colosseum- “Flavian Amphitheater” Initiated by Vespasian in 70 AD Opened by Titus in 80 AD Capacity- seating for 50,000, could hold near 70,000 Heinz Stadium Home of the Pittsburgh Steelers- 65,050 people Could be evacuated in 5 minutes

Colosseum

Colosseum

Spain: Barcelona 2014

Mirador de Colum

Barcelona

Monserrat

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