It is generally believed that humans began to significantly modify the environment about how long ago?
A) 8 Ka, near the start of agricultural-based societies
B) 4-5 Ka, near the "dawn of civilization"
C) 2 Ka, the birth of Christ
D) ~250 years ago, during the Age of Industrialization

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Humans began to significantly modify the environment around 8,000 years ago with the advent of agriculture, which led to deforestation, soil cultivation, and the domestication of plants and animals.

It Is Generally Believed That Humans Began to Significantly Modify