Human Geography Jerome D. Fellmann Arthur Getis Judith Getis Jon C. Malinowski

Human Geography Chapter 13 Human Impacts on Natural Systems Grand Canyon Photo by Jon C. Malinowski. Copyright 2003.

Physical Environments and Cultural Impacts Environment Biosphere

Climates, Biomes, and Change Global Warming Acid Rain The Trouble with Ozone

Land Use and Land Cover Tropical Deforestation Desertification Soil Erosion Soil Erosion along the Yangtze River, China Photo by Jon C. Malinowski. Copyright 2003.

Water Supply & Water Quality Patterns of Availability Water Use and Abuse Hoover Dam Photo by Jon C. Malinowski. Copyright 2003.

Garbage Heaps and Toxic Wastes Solid Wastes and Rubbish –Landfill Disposal –Incineration –Ocean Dumping Toxic Wastes –Radioactive Wastes Exporting Waste

Prospects and Perspectives Link to Culture and Human Geographic Patterns Diverse Systems of Exploitation of the Environment