Question

temperate climate zones. which of the following geographic concepts best explains the ability of humans to use technology to overcome the limitations of climate and modify the landscape? a environmental determinism b possibilism c cultural relativism d contagious diffusion e political ecology

Explanation:

• Environmental determinism claims environment controls humans, not matching.
• Possibilism states humans use technology to adapt/modify environment, matching the scenario.
• Cultural relativism is about cultural norms, irrelevant.
• Contagious diffusion is about idea spread, not related.
• Political ecology focuses on power/environment relations, not this.

Answer:

B. Possibilism