Human Impact on Ecosystems

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What is an oil spill?

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An oil spill is the release of liquid petroleum hydrocarbons into the environment, especially marine areas, due to human activity. It can harm marine life and ecosystems.

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What is the largest cause of land pollution?

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Human actions, such as industrial waste, littering, and agricultural chemicals, are the largest causes of land pollution.

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What is one effect of land pollution?

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Loss of habitat for animals, which can lead to decreased biodiversity.

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Who pollutes the ocean the most?

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Humans are the largest polluters of the ocean, primarily through waste disposal and oil spills.

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What are the effects of deforestation?

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Deforestation leads to loss of habitat, increased greenhouse gases, soil erosion, and flooding.

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What is habitat destruction?

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Habitat destruction is the process in which natural habitat is rendered unable to support the species present, often due to human activities.

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What is pollution?

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Pollution is the introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment, causing adverse effects.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the warming of Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the number of species and their interactions.

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What is recycling?

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Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects, reducing the need for raw resources.