Human-Environment Interaction in Europe Objective: Identify how Europeans have adapted to specific environmental conditions

Polders: Land from the Sea Dikes-earthen banks 40% of the Netherlands was once under water Polder-land that is reclaimed by diking and draining

Seaworks Structures that are used to control the sea’s destructive impact on human life Windmills used to power pumps that drained the land

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Waterways for Commerce: Venice’s Canals Venice, Italy-120 small islands and part of the mainland The Grand Canal flows between them

150 canals are used Transportation: Boat or walk Became a port city, trade helped city grow

Problems Weight of buildings compressed the land- Venice is gradually sinking Flooding-rising sea levels Water pollution damages foundations

Flood in Venice December 1, 2008

5 Minute Quick Write Choose one of the following topics: What is the significance of infrastructure in a city like Venice? What is the significance of infrastructure in a country like The Netherlands?

5 Minute Quick Write Choose one of the following topics: What are the economic, social, political, and environmental implications of the unique geography of Venice? What are the economic, social, political, and environmental implications of the unique geography of the Netherlands

Deforestation Clearing of forest from an area One cause of tree death is acid rain Factories produce high amounts of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions This combines with water vapor to form acid rain or snow