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Dramatic changes in human life support systems took place in the modern world over the last 500 years. Human populations (Answer:communities) during this time period reached unprecedented sizes and growth rates. Global migrations introduced exotic plants, animals, diseases (Answer:developments) , technologies and cultural beliefs throughout the world. The Industrial Revolution and its aftermath transformed ecosystems (Answer:economies) on an unparalleled scale and intensity. Urban places (Answer:spaces) exploded in number and size during the period and large-scale social systems emerged that were tied together by networks of economic exchange, production (Answer:transport) and communication.
PTE #321 - Dramatic Changes