Human impact on the environment

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What are the components of an ecosystem?

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Animals, plants, water, rocks, soil, sand, bacteria, fungus, insects

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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Which of the following is an example of an endangered species? Lion, Tiger, Elephant, Orangutan

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Orangutan

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Why is it important to meet the needs of organisms in an ecosystem?

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To ensure the survival of organisms

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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Example of a disruption to ecosystem balance caused by humans: Seasonal migration, Deforestation, Volcanic eruption, Rainfall

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Deforestation

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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What is an example of a human activity that negatively impacts the environment?

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Overpopulation

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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Endangered

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Living things that are in danger of not existing anymore

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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Example of a human activity that negatively impacts the environment: Burning fossil fuels, Conserving water, Recycling, Planting trees

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Burning fossil fuels

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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How can a species become endangered?

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By habitat destruction

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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What is an example of a disruption to ecosystem balance caused by humans?

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Hunting

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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What does it mean for a species to be endangered?

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It is at risk of extinction

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4