Unit 6: Human Impacts

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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 diversity of species, genetic variation, and ecosystem diversity.

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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, leading to a loss of biodiversity.

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What are renewable energy sources?

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Renewable energy sources are energy sources that are replenished naturally, such as solar, wind, hydroelectric, and geothermal energy.

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What is pollution?

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Pollution is the introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment, which can cause adverse effects on ecosystems and human health.

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What are the UN Sustainability Goals?

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The UN Sustainability Goals are a set of 17 global goals established by the United Nations to address global challenges and ensure sustainable development by 2030.

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What is deforestation?

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Deforestation is the permanent removal of trees and forests, often resulting in damage to the quality of the land.

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What does it mean for a species to be extinct?

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A species is extinct when there are no living members left of that species.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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

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What is climate change?

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Climate change refers to significant changes in global temperatures and weather patterns over time, largely driven by human activities.

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What is sustainable development?

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Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.