Environment

Definition

In AP World History context, environment refers not only to natural surroundings but also how human societies interact with these surroundings over time - including exploitation or preservation efforts.

Related terms

Deforestation: The removal or clearing of forests, often to make way for agricultural activities or logging, with significant environmental impacts.

Climate Change: Long-term changes in temperature and typical weather patterns on Earth, significantly influenced by human activities like burning fossil fuels.

Sustainability: A method of using resources in such a way that we meet our current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.