Question

Globalization has brought about rapid changes in technology and culture. Some of these changes represent our ability as humans to adapt to the natural world, while others see us shaping the natural world to fit our perceived needs. Match the following changes to the appropriate category: adapting to or shaping the natural world.

a) shaping the natural world- planting trees in urban areas to provide cooling shade
b) adapting to the natural world- use of air conditioning to stay cool in hot weather

Answer 1

Answer:both options are matched correctly

Explanation: planting of trees in urban spaces to provide shade is an example of shaping the natural world to suit our needs of trying to stay cool in hot weather by providing overhead plant cover. In this instance, use of sunscreen or wearing sun hats would be examples of adapting to our natural environment.

Whereas, invention and use of air conditioning is an example of adapting to our natural environment through the use of technology to provide the cooling effect desired in hot weather.