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Human Influences on the Environment

B. Farming

 

Farm Ceramic © Shirley Burchill

For each example shown below, think about what part of the environment has been affected and why. For example, is the activity done to obtain energy, to improve transportation, to bring water to arid regions, to provide food or for other reasons?

Crops

Aerial view of fields over Normandy, France © Shirley Burchill
B1

Aerial view of rice paddies over southern Thailand © Shirley Burchill
B2

Livestock

Milking machine  © Alan Damon
B3

Cattle feeding in shed  © Alan Damon
B4

Farm Buildings and Machinery

Tractor pulling bails of hay  © Alan Damon
B5

Silo  © Alan Damon
B6

Barn with stored hay © Alan Damon
B7

Combine Harvester  © Alan Damon
B8

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