Chapter 6 Humans in the Biosphere

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What can be produced or replaced by a healthy ecosystem?

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Renewable Resources are resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as forests, fish populations, and clean water.

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What are natural resources that cannot replenish within a reasonable amount of time?

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Non Renewable Resources are resources that do not replenish quickly, such as fossil fuels and minerals.

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What is the term for the spread of suburban development outward from an urban city center?

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Sprawl refers to the uncontrolled expansion of urban areas into the surrounding rural land.

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What is the term for the clearing of forests on a massive scale?

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Deforestation is the large-scale removal of trees from forested areas, often resulting in damage to the quality of the land.

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What is a consequence of negative human interactions with the environment?

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Negative human interactions can lead to degradation of soils, destruction of animal habitats, and depletion of certain fish populations.

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What is biological magnification?

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Biological magnification is the process by which the concentration of toxic substances increases in each successive link of the food chain.

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What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally, while non-renewable resources are finite and cannot be replaced within a human timescale.

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What is urbanization?

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Urbanization is the process by which rural areas become urbanized as a result of population growth and migration.

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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 the significance of biodiversity?

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Biodiversity is crucial for ecosystem resilience, providing a wider variety of resources and stability in ecosystems.