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CLEP Intro to Sociology

Category - Human Ecology

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When Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, the storm caused a great deal of direct damage, but further damage was caused when man-made levees failed. What does this disaster show about the connection between humans and their environment? Choose all that apply.

  1. Humans can be affected by the environment
  2. The environment can be affected by humans
  3. Humans are stronger than their environment
  4. None of the above
Explanation

Answers: A and B - Hurricane Katrina is an example of how humans can affect their environment and how the environment affects them in turn. The levees were meant to hold water back, but when they broke, they changed the face of the city. Real estate development often causes changes in the environment by creating areas that flood more easily.

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