Even before the Industrial Revolution, humans began exerting some control over their natural environments. Which of the following would be the earliest manifestation?

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Animal domestication is the earliest manifestation of humans exerting control over their natural environments. This began around 10,000 BCE with the domestication of dogs and then later with the domestication of other animals such as goats, sheep, and cattle. Crop irrigation, permanent settlements, and trade and barter came later in human history.

Even Before the Industrial Revolution, Humans Began Exerting Some Control