Human beings from early times have been interacting with the environment and modifying it according to their needs. Early humans adapted themselves to their natural surroundings.
They led an easy life and fulfilled their requirements from the nature around them. But their needs kept on increasing. To fulfill these varied needs, humans learned to grow crops, and tame animals and commenced a settled life.
The wheel was invented, surplus food was produced, a barter system emerged, trade started and commerce developed. the technological revolution made possible large-scale production.
By and by transportation became faster. The information revolution made communication easier and speedy across the planet. In this way, human beings adapted to the environment to fulfill their needs.