Human-Enviromental Interaction Unit 4

Europe’s Changes to Environment Dutch Need Land for their Growing Population- Create Polders. Transform the Zuider Zee.

Europe’s Changes to Environment The Sea Threatens Low-lying Land in the Netherlands- Build dikes. Erect seaworks, including terpen.

Europe’s Changes to Environment Venice is an Island City- Use boats to move people and goods.

Europe’s Problems Venice’s Buildings and Canals- The buildings are sinking, and the canals are polluted by industrial waste and sewage. Saltwater is eating away at the buildings. Killer algae kills fish and creates a stench.

Europe’s Problems Europe’s Forests- Huge areas of Europe have lost their native forests as wood has been used for centuries for fuel and building. Acid rain has also killed trees.