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How have humans changed theirHow have humans changed their

environment?environment?


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Human beings over the course of historyHuman beings over the course of historyhave changed their physicalhave changed their physicalsurroundings to meet their many needssurroundings to meet their many needs

and wants.and wants. As technology has developed andAs technology has developed and

populations have increased, humanspopulations have increased, humans

have put more pressures on theirhave put more pressures on theirenvironments, some with negative orenvironments, some with negative or

positive consequences.positive consequences.


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Ecuador is a country in South America,Ecuador is a country in South America,

approximately the size of Colorado, that hasapproximately the size of Colorado, that hasexperienced many environmental changes.experienced many environmental changes.

The country is considered a biodiversity hotspotThe country is considered a biodiversity hotspot

because it has great genetic and biologicalbecause it has great genetic and biologicaldiversity.diversity.

Ecuador is one of the top 20 countries with theEcuador is one of the top 20 countries with thegreatest diversity in speciesgreatest diversity in species----amazing for suchamazing for such

a small nation.a small nation. Ecuador has more diversity in plants, insects,Ecuador has more diversity in plants, insects,

and amphibians than the United States, aand amphibians than the United States, a

country roughly 30 times its size.country roughly 30 times its size.


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The environment in all four regions of Ecuadorhas been affected in various ways by humans.

Ecuadors Four Regions: The Oriente, Highlands, Coast, and Galapagos Islands.


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The Highlands is home to modern Quito, theThe Highlands is home to modern Quito, the

capital city of Ecuador, resting 9,200 ft.capital city of Ecuador, resting 9,200 ft.above sea level in the Andes Mountainabove sea level in the Andes Mountain

Range.Range.


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A potato field

Terraced landoutside Quito


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A young

womanpicking roses

Man responsible for applyingpesticides to the roses.


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One of Cuencas busy streets. TheAndes are visible in the background.

Families do laundry in one of the

four major rivers that run throughCuenca.


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A view of the crowded port city ofQuayaquil.

Irrigated Banana Plantation


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A cacao fruit--What chocolate ismade of! Bananas


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A fisherman checking his nets A bundle of captured crabs


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EnvironmentalIssues Include:

Deforestation

Habitat Destruction

Mining

Hunting

Oil Excavation

A new road winds from the Andes into the Amazon. The building of roads hasencouraged more settlers to relocate to this region, intensifying environmental concerns.


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The indigenous people and oil companies

have clashed over land rights. Also, manypeople have developed health problems dueto exposure to the oil, causing more conflict.

A pipeline from the Amazon tothe Pacific Ocean.


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A hiking trip with local guidesLearning to shoot a blowgun from a local hunter


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A friendly sea lion


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A giant tortoise can live to be 150 years

old. Their population was threatened bysailors who kept them alive for up to oneyear without food aboard so they would

A blue-footed boobie


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A Marine Iguana--It is the only iguana in

the world that can live on land and in thewater. It can swim 60 feet deep and

hold its breath for up to an hour.A colorful crab!


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Thousands of tourists from around the

world visit every year. Some stay onland while others stay on cruise boatsthat travel island to island.

Sea lions lounge on the boats oflocal fishermen and women.


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Windmills for energy outside ofPalm Springs, California.

The Imperial Dam in California,

controlling the flow of theColorado River for downstreamconsumption.


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Ski chairlift at Mammoth Resort,California. Irrigated Fields of Yuma,Arizona.

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