Guide 8A
Habitat
Human Population & Ecology
In this guide we explore humans and our relationship with the natural world.
Video Overview
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Habitat Guide Contents
Complete all four of these sections before taking the quiz and making your media piece.
Habitat Objectives
Human Population
Describe trends in the global human population, including life expectancy, infant mortality, fertility rate, overall growth, and regional differences; explain how we (humans) have raised our carrying capacity and how this relates to current birth rates, death rates, and overall population growth; and match different forms of data visualization with the information that is being conveyed.
Human Ecology
Map the distribution of humans on earth; describe how humans can change environments over time using historical examples; and provide examples of human interactions with other species, including parasites and organisms used for food.
Land Use
Describe how humans primarily utilize land and various issues associated with land use; explain which resources are critical to agriculture; and provide examples of efforts to balance multiple land stakeholders with wildlife requirements.
Soils
List the three basic components of topsoil; describe the composition and characteristics of different soil types; and provide examples of organisms commonly found in soil food webs.
Habitat Product Page
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