Influence of Man on the Environment – JSS1 Social Studies Lesson Note (First Term)

INFLUENCE OF MAN IN THE ENVIRONMENT

There are two major types of environment; they are;

(i)                   physical environment

(ii)                 social environment

Influence of man in the physical environment

(1) Construction activities: Some highlands have become landlords in the coves of constructing roads. Man has been able to construct bridges on rivers for easy movement. An example of this is the third mainland Bridge in Lagos

(2) Irrigation activities: Man has been able to make water available in the desert for forming purposes

(3) Reclamation of land: Technology has greatly helped man to tear reverie areas into housing estates. The land used in building the popular Victoria Gorden City (VGC) in Ajah,  Lagos was reclaimed from water and it is one the most beautiful estates in Nigeria

(4) Drainage: Water movements are been controlled through canals and drainage to prevent floods, particularly during rainy seasons

(5) A forestation program: To prevent desert environment, man has engaged in tree planting programs

Influence of man on the social environment

(1) Exposure to Western education has greatly influenced people’s attitude to polygamy, family size, and education of female children

(2) Modern religions (Christianity and Islam) have changed the observance of certain rituals superstitions bleeps and outstanding

(3) Modern political systems (democracy) have changed the role of traditional rulers in our country

(4) Professionals in sport and music have greatly influenced the dressing and hairstyles of youths in air country

Evaluation :

–          List the types of environment

–          State the influence of man in the physical environment

–          Highlight the influence of man in his social environment