Q.3 (5) Differentiate between : Determinism and Possibilism
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| Point | Determinism | Possibilism |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Nature (physical environment) controls and determines human activities. | Humans can choose among the many possibilities offered by nature and modify the environment. |
| Role of man | Man is passive and is shaped by the environment. | Man is active; with technology and culture he uses the environment. |
| Supporters | Ratzel, Ellen Churchill Semple, Huntington. | Vidal de la Blache, Lucien Febvre. |
| Origin | Developed mainly by German geographers. | Developed mainly by French geographers. |
| Example | People in deserts are nomads because of the dry climate. | Using irrigation, people grow crops in deserts (e.g. Israel, Rajasthan canal areas). |
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