F. HOTS
Rivers have been of fundamental importance throughout the human history. but if had
been no major rivers, what do you think would have happened to the people whose basic
livelihood is agriculture? What all disadvantages would our country and its people have faced
in the absence of these rivers? Discuss.
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Learning Outcomes for Study Session 1
When you have studied this session, you should be able to:
1.1 Define and use correctly all of the key words printed in bold. (SAQs 1.1 and 1.3)
1.2 Describe the relationships between human activities and the environment and explain the importance of creating a better environment. (SAQ 1.2)
1.3 Describe the ways in which humans use natural resources and give examples of problems caused by over-exploitation. (SAQ 1.3)
1.4 Give examples of positive and negative ways in which technology affects the environment. (SAQ 1.4)
1.1 Relationships between human activity and the environment
Our environment means our physical surroundings and the characteristics of the place in which we live. It also refers to the wider natural world of land, sea and atmosphere. H.