Human ecology

In this topic

• What human ecology studies
• Adjustment: adaptive types, acclimatisation, biological rhythms
• Environmental factors and health. Conditions in Uzbekistan
• Population, the Earth's capacity and a healthy environment

Key terms

• Human ecology
• Adaptive type
• Acclimatisation
• Biological rhythm
• Circadian rhythm
• Demography
• Demographic transition
• Natural increase
• Urbanisation
• Age pyramid
• Carrying capacity of the Earth
• Ecological footprint

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