Lesson 24: The Impact of Human Activities



In this lesson, you will see how human activities have influenced and changed the flow of matter and energy in the environment. You will look at waste management and see what governments have tried to do to protect the environment.



In this lesson, you will:
  • learn about the impacts of food and energy production on the environment
  • learn about waste managements practices
  • learn about environmental laws



    Key terms for this lesson:

    • pesticides
    • herbicide
    • insecticide
    • synthetic fertilizers
    • nitrogen
    • fossil fuels
    • global warming
    • greenhouse effect
    • droughts
    • alternative energy sources
    • landfills
    • biodegradable
    • non-biodegradable
    • sustainable