Environment which has been modified by human activities is called “anthropogenic impact”.
Humans have modified the physical environment by clearing land for industrialization, agriculture and Building houses. With this Humans modify the environment by damming streams to store and divert water. As we industrialized, we built factories and power plants. While these modifications directly impact the local environment.
These modifications are mainly occurring for the expansion of livable and industrial lands due to the rising demands of the increasing population.