Impact of Climate Variations on Human Activities PDF
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This document assesses the impact of climate variations on human activities, focusing on opportunities and challenges in Mediterranean and Continental climates. It discusses the promotion of agriculture, tourism, shipping, and forestry in these climates, as well as the challenges of droughts, wildfires, water scarcity, cold winters, and flooding.
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**3. Assess the impact of climate variations on human activities** - **Opportunities**: - **Mediterranean Climate**: 1. Promotes **agriculture** (e.g., grapes for wine, olives, citrus) and **tourism**. The mild weather attracts tourists year-round. - **Coastal Areas*...
**3. Assess the impact of climate variations on human activities** - **Opportunities**: - **Mediterranean Climate**: 1. Promotes **agriculture** (e.g., grapes for wine, olives, citrus) and **tourism**. The mild weather attracts tourists year-round. - **Coastal Areas** (e.g., Greece, Spain) benefit from **shipping** and **fisheries** due to the proximity of the Mediterranean Sea. - **Continental Climate**: - Supports **agriculture** due to fertile plains and **livestock** farming. The extended growing season in summer provides an opportunity for high crop yields. - **Forestry**: The forests of central Europe are crucial for timber and other forest products. - **Challenges**: - **Mediterranean**: 1. **Droughts** and **wildfires** can disrupt agriculture and threaten water availability. Increasing temperatures and **water scarcity** are challenges for crop farming in dry summers. - **Continental**: 3. **Cold winters** can hinder transportation and **infrastructure**. **Flooding** from snowmelt in the spring can damage crops and settlements.
