Question

How does the physical environment affects human activity and settlement?

Answer 1

Human activities affect the operation of physical environment processes, and the results rebound on the human world. ... The physical environment provides resources and a platform to use those resources, but can also be a hazard to people. Therefore human impact as a subject is of special concern to physical geographers.

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Answer 2

Physical environment enables humans to choose the right area for activity and settlement. Physical environment that provides the right kind of land surface, climate and other natural resources is chosen for human activity and settlement.

For instance, a desert may not provide the right kind of soil, surface and climate for humans to settle and indulge in any activity. On the other hand, the plains that have fertile soil and a moderate climate will attract more human activity and settlement.