Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: Human Geography-Nature and Scope

Question:

Human adapted to the dictates of nature, because the level of technology was very low and the stage of human social development was also primitive. This type of interaction between human and nature was termed as ______.

Options:

Environmental determinism

Neo-determinism

Humanisation of Nature

Possibilism

Correct Answer:

Environmental determinism

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → Environmental determinism

The statement describes a time when humans adapted to nature due to low levels of technology and primitive social development. This type of relationship, where nature controls human actions, is termed environmental determinism. In this approach, the environment is seen as the dominant force shaping human life and activities.