Effect of Physical Environment on Human Behavior and Development.
Human development traces complex pathways. That diversity offers a broad range of environmental contexts for people. To live in any given physical environment humans need to develop patterns of spatial organization that take advantage of opportunities offered and avoid or minimize the effects of limitations. Physical systems and environmental characteristics do not, by themselves, determine the pattern of human activity. In modern times humans have used technology as a means of reducing the potential effect of physical systems on human activity. In addition to carrying-capacity limitations, the physical environment often imposes significant costs on human society. 3 pgs. No sources listed.
