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## Human-Environment Interaction ### Key Concepts - **Distance Decay:** The decline in the intensity or frequency of a phenomenon as the distance from its origin increases. - **Time-Space Compression:** The reduction in the perceived distance between places due to improvements in transportation an...

## Human-Environment Interaction ### Key Concepts - **Distance Decay:** The decline in the intensity or frequency of a phenomenon as the distance from its origin increases. - **Time-Space Compression:** The reduction in the perceived distance between places due to improvements in transportation and communication technology. - **Pattern:** A recurring arrangement or configuration of geographic features. ### Sustainability and Natural Resources - **Sustainability:** The ability of a system to maintain itself over a long period of time, without depleting resources or causing irreversible damage to the environment. - **Natural Resources:** Materials found in nature that can be used to produce goods or provide services. ### Land Use - **Land Use:** The way that land is used, such as for agriculture, industry, or residential purposes.