Evolution of Human Beings - Concepts - Chapter 1 Class 7 Geography - Our Environment - Geography

Evolution of Human Beings

• Early humans: adjusted with the surroundings and used environmental resources
  
  
• Quality and quantity of human needs changed over time
  
  
• Developed techniques and new ways to use the environment
  
  
• Settled in fertile plains of river valleys to cultivate land
  
  
• Domesticated animals and learnt to use fire
  
  
• Invented wheel, produced surplus food and exchanged goods
  
  
• Processed raw materials to meet needs
  
  
• Industrial Revolution: enabled large-scale production of goods
  
  
• Improved means of transport and communication
  
  
• World became a family
  
  
• Many changes in environment due to natural processes and human activities