(2) The destruction of forests leads to soil
erosion.
(3) Grain production has no impact on the
environment.
(4) Natural disasters have little effect on grain
production.
Aug. 2006
39 ● Egypt builds the Aswan Dam to control
flooding and produce hydroelectric power.
● China builds the Three Gorges Dam to control
flooding and improve trade.
● Brazil builds the Tucuruí Dam in the tropical
rain forest to produce hydroelectric power.
Which conclusion can be drawn from these
statements?
(1) Societies often modify their environment to
meet their needs.
(2) Monsoons are needed for the development of
societies.
(3) Topography creates challenges that societies
are unable to overcome.
(4) Land features influence the development of
diverse belief systems.
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