Biology Concepts & Vocab 2

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Deforestation

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Forest destruction for resources/farming.

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Technology

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Scientific knowledge applied to human needs.

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Industrialization

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Shift to large-scale manufacturing; increases pollution.

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Fossil Fuels

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Fuels from ancient organisms (cause air pollution/global warming).

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Global Warming

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Earth’s temperature rise due to increased CO₂ from burning fossil fuels.

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Ozone Shield

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Atmospheric layer blocking UV radiation (depleted by fluorocarbons).

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Acid Rain

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Low-pH rain from sulfur/nitrogen pollution; harms ecosystems/artifacts.

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Introduced Species (Invasive)

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Non-native species disrupting ecosystems.

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Loss of Habitat

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Destruction of natural environments (major cause of biodiversity loss).

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Loss of Diversity

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Reduced species variety; destabilizes ecosystems.