The Neolithic Age in China was shaped by the natural environment, affecting cultural development in five key ways: the process, speed, characteristics, patterns, and early civilization. Different regions developed at different rates, with the Yellow River and Yangtze River valleys advancing faster. Chinese culture in this period was unique due to geographic influences, leading to diverse cultures across regions. Agriculture, botanizing, fishing, hunting, and domestication of animals were key activities, with agriculture marking a shift towards human modification of nature. Despite agricultural focus, fishing and hunting remained important in the economy.