"People need land. They need it to grow food. They build their homes on land. Using land, however, can lead to erosion and the destruction of natural habitats"--P. [4] of cover.
what factors determine the location and growth of human settlements?
Hyde, Natalie
2010
Examines issues related to human migration and the growth of settlements, including colonization, railroads, trade routes, commuting, and urban sprawl.
what is the environmental impact of human migration and settlement?
Morgan, Sally
2010
Discusses how natural habitats and wilderness areas are impacted by the needs of a growing population of humans for land on which to farm and build towns and cities, and examines how urbanization leads to an increase in carbon emissions and related environmental problems.
A field guide to the American landscape focusing on the important changes which alter places we live and work. Provides colorful photographs of these alterations from an aerial perspective.
Describes the geological makeup of Earth and the ecosystems it supports; discusses issues that affect the land, including population growth, mining, landfills, pollution, erosion; and explains how people can help manage and preserve land.
Examines private property rights in America in accordance with the interpretation of the Fifth Amendment; and includes essays that debate the government's right to seize private property for public use.
