Human Impact Vocab Practice

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Overfishing

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Catching too many fish at once, depleting the breeding population.

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Mining

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The process of obtaining coal or minerals from a mine.

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Deforestation/Forestry

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Permanent removal of trees for non-forest use, including agriculture, grazing, or timber for fuel and construction.

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Agriculture

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The science or practice of farming, including soil cultivation for crops and rearing animals for food, wool, and other products.

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Habitat Loss

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The process by which a natural habitat becomes incapable of supporting its native species.

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Water Use: Refers to water use by agriculture, industry, energy, households, and in-stream activities like fishing, recreation, transport, and waste disposal.

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Water Use includes agriculture, industry, energy, households, and in-stream activities.

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By-catch

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A fish or marine species caught unintentionally while targeting specific fish or crabs.

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Pollution

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Presence of harmful substances in the environment.

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Urbanization

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The process by which large numbers of people become permanently concentrated in small areas, forming cities.

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Ranching

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Breeding cattle on a ranch.