12, sec. 3 Human Environment Interaction

Netherlands 40% was once under the sea Created polders - land that is reclaimed by diking & draining the land Seaworks - structures that are used to control the sea’s impact on human life. Terpen - high earthen plafforms

Netherlands Zuider Zee - part of the North Sea that was changed to freshwater by Dutch

Zuider Zee

Italy Venice - created by humans Made up of 120 islands and part of mainland Italy 150 canals Walk or boat are forms of transportation

Venice

Became a city when people escaped invaders Wooden pilings were sunk into ground for construction Buildings were built on top City is sinking

Venice Water pollution threatens historic Venice Waste, sewage, and saltwater are eating away at the buildings

Deforestation Huge areas have been cleared - used for fuel, building materials

Acid Rain Factories produce high amounts of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide. They mix with rain causing acid rain. Has been a huge problem in Europe

Deforestation