Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780134746241
Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher: PEARSON
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In the introduction, Hughes argues that between 500 and 1500

   

humans finally overcame all limits of nature
   

humans started to study the land to determine how to grow crops
   

humans innovated in some ways to begin overcoming limits to growth
   

climate continued to determine where humans lived
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