Which of the following had the largest impact on humanity's ability to modify the natural environment?
A)the Agricultural Revolution
B)the Information Revolution
C)the invention of hand tools
D)the Industrial Revolution

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The Industrial Revolution marked the beginning of large-scale manufacturing and the use of machines in production, leading to increased efficiency and productivity. This allowed for the mass production of goods and the ability to modify the environment on a much larger scale than ever before. It also enabled the exploitation of natural resources and the expansion of industrialization, significantly impacting the environment and contributing to issues such as pollution and climate change.

Which of the Following Had the Largest Impact on Humanity's