USH.SS.14.A
Identify the effects of population growth and distribution on the physical environment.
United States History Studies Since 1877 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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effectspopulation growthpopulation distributionphysical environment
Skills
- identify (effects of population growth on the physical environment) #dok1
- identify (effects of population distribution on the physical environment) #dok1
- describe (how population growth impacts the physical environment) #dok2
- describe (how population distribution impacts the physical environment) #dok2
- analyze (the relationship between population change and the physical environment) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify effects of population growth on the physical environment. #dok1
- I can identify effects of population distribution on the physical environment. #dok1
- I can describe ways that increasing population growth can impact the physical environment. #dok2
- I can describe how where people live changes the physical environment. #dok2
- I can analyze how different patterns of population growth and distribution can lead to specific changes in the environment. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Population growth and distribution have significant and varied effects on the physical environment of the United States.
- Understanding the relationship between population dynamics and the environment helps us make informed decisions about managing natural resources and future development.
Essential Questions
- How does population growth affect the physical environment?
- In what ways does where people live (population distribution) shape changes to the natural landscape?
- Why is it important to understand the relationship between human populations and the physical environment?
- What are some examples of environmental changes caused by shifts in population growth or distribution?
- How can awareness of these effects help us plan for sustainable development in the future?