Human Impacts Ecology

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What is climate change?

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Climate change is the long-term alteration of temperature and typical weather patterns in a place.

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How does deforestation contribute to climate change?

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Deforestation reduces the Earth's capacity to absorb carbon dioxide, leading to increased levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and contributing to climate change.

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What are the main sources of pollution?

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Industrial activities, vehicle emissions, burning of fossil fuels, agricultural practices, and waste disposal.

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How does pollution affect human health?

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Pollution affects human health by causing respiratory problems, cardiovascular diseases, and other illnesses.

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What is biodiversity?

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Variety of life forms

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Why is loss of biodiversity a concern?

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Loss of biodiversity disrupts ecosystems and threatens their stability.

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What are the causes of deforestation? Options: Climate change, urbanization, overpopulation, and natural disasters.; Agricultural expansion, logging, infrastructure development, mining, and wildfires.; Hunting, fishing, tourism, and waste disposal.; Industrialization, pollution, overgrazing, and road construction.

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Agricultural expansion, logging, infrastructure development, mining, and wildfires.

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How can individuals reduce their impact on the environment?

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By practicing sustainable habits and supporting eco-friendly practices.

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When too much ____________grows, it eventually covers the surface of the water.

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algae

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Algae grows at a very __________________rate.

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Rapid