Human Impact on Earth

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What is deforestation?

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Clearing Earth's forests on a massive scale.

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Why might an introduced animal species overrun native species in an ecosystem?

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It often has no natural enemies.

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What is pollution?

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When human-made chemicals and garbage harm the air, soil, and water.

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What is habitat destruction?

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The process of eliminating natural environments, often due to human activities.

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What is overexploitation?

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The excessive use of resources leading to depletion.

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What is climate change?

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Long-term alteration of temperature and typical weather patterns in a place.

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What is conservation?

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The practice of protecting and managing natural resources.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms and their physical environment interacting as a system.

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What is biodiversity?

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The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What is an invasive species?

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A non-native species that spreads widely in a new habitat and causes harm.

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